Vehicle Technician - 4 Day Week

Overview

As part of our continued success, we're expanding Porsche Centre West London. We are looking for enthusiastic, adaptable, qualified Technicians who are ready to bring their expertise, positivity, and drive to our expanding operations.

Role: As a Porsche vehicle Technician, you will maintain, repair, and service our customer's vehicles to the highest standard. Communicating effectively with the Service Team, you will seek to diagnose potential problems, fix mechanical and/or electrical issues or carry out routine service work. All the while ensuring the highest level of accurate record keeping and ensuring vehicles are fixed first time, and exceeding customers' expectations.

Responsibilities

• Identifying problems with vehicles using diagnostic tools and equipment
• Carrying out repairs and service work across the whole Porsche vehicle range
• Performing road tests to ensure repairs were successful and vehicles are functioning properly
• Documenting services performed, parts used, and any issues found during inspections
• Communicating with the Service Team or customers about vehicle issues and repair options
• Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with safety regulations and Porsche's exemplary customer service level expectations
• Keeping up with the latest automotive technologies and repair techniques

Minimum Qualifications

• A full vehicle (Category B) driver's license, ideally for a minimum of two years
• Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence or equivalent qualification
• Experience of working within a franchised automotive dealership
• Excellent mechanical and technical skills to diagnose and repair faults on a wide range of vehicles
• Ability to work quickly, diligently and efficiently

Desirable Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance
• Level 3 Diploma in Auto-Electrical and Mobile Electrical Operations
• Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement
• Experience of working within a prestige franchised automotive dealership

Benefits

• A 4-day working week - 4 days per week Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 7.00pm with your choice of a set day off each weekday. Plus 1 in 4 Saturdays on a rota basis from 8am to 1pm
• Choice of Aftersales location - main facility in Chiswick or the Service Factory at Kew
• Highly competitive salary, increasing with Porsche training and accreditation
• OTE bonus of £800 per month, with the option to overachieve up to £2,400 per month for exceptional performance
• Guaranteed monthly bonus for the first 3 months
• 33 days holiday per year pro-rata, with extra for long service
• Option of a VW Group Vehicle at preferential leasing rates
• Preferential rates on products and services
• Life Assurance
• DC Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health support
• Five full sets of work wear and safety gear

Centre

Porsche Centre West London is our largest Centre in the south of England and soon to be the largest aftersales facility for Porsche globally. Our Centre is divided over two locations. Our main Centre is conveniently located on the A4, a short walk from Chiswick High Road, with free staff parking nearby. Gunnersbury Tube or Chiswick Park Station are within a 15-minute walk. We also have a satellite after-sales service near Kew, easily accessible from the A4 with onsite parking.

Company

Headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, Porsche Retail Group (PRG) are owned wholly by Porsche Germany. We operate several Porsche Centres, Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South-East. Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA, a love of sports cars and a passion for excellence and challenging the status quo. Our centres feature state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained staff to ensure that the purchasing, servicing, and ownership experience of Porsche customers are of the highest quality.

Applying

Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising this role on behalf of Porsche Retail Group. Your CV will be stored on their platform for the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy to review. Please only apply if you consent to these terms. You must have eligibility to work in the UK. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered. You're welcome to request a full synopsis of the job description during your first round of interview, should you be successful. We look forward to hearing from you!