Vehicle Technician

Job Title: Vehicle Technician
Location: Corby
Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent
Salary: up to £45,000

Hippo Motor Group proudly announces its expansion to Corby, this strategic move not only marks a significant milestone for the company but also reinforces its commitment to providing first class customer service. In addition to the new Corby location, Hippo Motor Group continues to thrive with established offices in Blackburn and Manchester.

With a dedicated branch in the South, our goal is to streamline the customer experience by offering a seamless process for purchasing, collection, and aftersales support. Boasting decades of expertise in the motor sector, Hippo Motor Group is set to make a significant impact in Corby, which will create numerous opportunities for skilled professionals with experience in the automotive sector.

As part of our expansion in Corby, Hippo Motor Group is actively seeking talented individuals to join our team. We are currently recruiting a Vehicle Technician who is fully skilled in all aspects of diagnostics, electronics, servicing, and vehicle repairs and you will be required to carry out scheduled vehicle services and repairs. This will involve diagnosing and resolving both routine and non-routine faults either in the workshop or during road tests.

The role requires 42.5 hours per week, from 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Monday to Friday, plus you will be expected to work 1-4 Saturdays ** Flexible start and finish for life commitments**

Key Responsibilities:

* Maintenance Technician, servicing vehicles and carrying out appropriate fixes.

* Road testing of vehicles

* To carry out all work effectively and within the advised repair times

* To accurately record all details on the relevant job cards

* Ensure all work is carried out to a high standard.

* To always maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction

* To maintain and update your individual experience, skills, and knowledge through training programmes.

*Responsibilities could change or just include SOME of the above

Skills and Experience

* Multi-Brand or Main dealer experience would be desirable.

* Exceptional standards of work quality

* Competent with the latest technology in a challenging motor trade environment

* Full UK driving license is essential.

* Must be level 3 qualified.

Benefits

* Lunch on Hippo when passing probation.

* Departmental incentives

* Works social events.

* 2 years’ service- an additional day annual leave and £100 meal

* 5 years’ service- 2 additional days annual leave and access to private health care

* 10 years’ service- 3 additional days annual leave and a voucher

* Employee of the quarter scheme

* Refer a friend scheme.

* Time for you- the opportunity to earn up to 4 early finishes/late starts per year.

* Internal development and progression opportunities

* Hippo Legends scheme

* Eye care vouchers

* Access to BEN the employee wellbeing support service