Vehicle Technician

Vehicle Preparation Technician, Jaguar Land Rover Guildford
Competitive Salary + OTE + Excellent Company Benefits
Full Time

New Technicians are eligible for welcome bonuses totalling £2,500*

Work on great cars, with great people.

Enjoy support that’s second to none as a Vehicle Preparation Technician at JLR Guildford. With training at some of the best facilities in the industry, you’ll learn new skills while becoming an expert on Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles. And best of all, you’ll be part of a fun, friendly team that will support you every day.

What we can offer you

• 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays, rising with length of service.
• Retail discounts that save you money every day
• Gym discounts, cash healthcare plans, and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Car discounts for new and used purchases and servicing
• Flexible pension scheme to support your financial future
• Family-friendly policies that help you spend more time with the people that matter
• A wellbeing programme to support you and your family
• Ongoing recognition from your peers and leadership team
• A community volunteering day

New Technicians are eligible for welcome bonuses totalling £1,500*

What you’ll do day to day

• Carry out vehicle maintenance and repair
• Utilising your technical knowledge
• Testing, diagnosing, and resolving faults
• Working on electrical and mechanical systems
• Inspecting components for wear and tear
• Repairing and replacing parts
• Checking vehicle subsystems
• Supporting other Technicians in the Workshop

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here - if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

• A NVQ level 2 or 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent
• A full UK driving license
• A current valid MOT License is an advantageous but not essential
• Proficiency in the use of modern diagnostic equipment
• The capability of working to the highest quality standards and to efficiency targets
• Great team player and communication skills

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don’t need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.

Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork - Professionalism

These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.

*Terms & Conditions; £1,000 sign-on bonus payable after 30 days of employment, a further £500 after 90 days, and a final payment of £1000 after 6 months. Further T&C’s apply