Motorhome Mechanic Technician
Caravan / Motorhome Technician £37,000/Yr. OTE
Fed up with:
Main dealer pressure?
Dark, damp, cold workshop?
A lack of “thank you”?
We offer:
Heated dry insulated workshop, oil fired blown air heater.
LED Lighting above every bay, so you can see what you are doing.
Jobs where we do the right thing, we look for customers who want the right job, not a bodged/cheap job.
Busy, but low stress, no one shouts or screams; jobs, parts, vehicles are organised.
If the Motorhome Cambelt fails, major engine damage can result
We are reaching out to mechanical techs in: Bristol-Newport-Manchester-Birmingham-Leeds-Bradford-Glasgow, our workshop is just North of Bristol, you might be local, you might wish to relocate.
Check our website:
Customer Reviews
Fancy a change?
We seek a mechanical tech to work in our award winning workshop, where we do the right thing, is that you?
If you enjoy the satisfaction of pleasing customers after a job well done, this may be the job for you!
If you are a Monday morning moaner, please DO NOT apply, we are looking for a positive person to join our enthusiastic team.
You are probably working for a car/light commercial/motorhome/campervan dealership or independent garage but you want more, want to feel valued as part of a successful team, where someone says “thank you” for your work.
We would like to help you become the best version of you.
We are a small, happy, independent caravan/motorhome workshop, started in 2012 we now help over 1,000 customers with their caravans, motorhomes and campervans.
As a result of customer loyalty and continued growth we are looking to strengthen our workshop team and currently seek a motorhome / campervan mechanic who is willing to train for additional skills, to assist in our busy workshop. The successful candidate will enjoy a rewarding long-term career, with on going training, we want to deliver the best customer experience in the industry.
Ideally you already have experience and qualifications to professionally service & repair vehicles to a high standard.
This role will also suit a Mobile Mechanic, Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic or Mechanical Fitter who wishes to transfer to a warm, dry, clean, well lite workshop with free tea & coffee. If transferring in from another sector, you will be keen to gain the relevant qualifications within the Motorhome industry through our company.
Vehicle Type
Motorhomes & Campervans are often based on LCV platforms, examples include:
Fiat Ducato
Mercedes Sprinter
Peugeot Boxer
Citroen Relay
Renault Traffic
Typical Jobs
The role will include a wide variety of duties including:
Service and repair working to a high standard.
Pre MOT, Post MOT repairs.
Cambelt replacement.
Mechanical diagnosis, repairs, installation.
12v diagnosis, repairs, installation.
Fault diagnosis and repair to systems and equipment as needed.
Accessory installation, Levelling, solar panels, bike racks, awnings, reverse cameras and TV aerials, motorhome towbars, lithium batteries.
Ideally you can:
Estimate time and parts required to complete repairs.
Follow instructions and use initiative to overcome complications.
Use technology to record and report service items, faults, repairs correctly to ensure compliance and audit trail.
Promote and maintain good relations with customers, maintaining standards and the good image of the company.
Provide telephone & face-to-face technical support to customers when required.
Demonstrate completed works to customers.
Comply with all aspects of health and safety good practice.
Attend workshops and training as and when required.
The Person:
You are a caring / kind person, who is aligned to our culture of:
“How can I help” “Give it a go” “I can do this” “Do the right thing”
You possess a “can do” attitude and an enthusiasm to develop your position further as time progresses.
You have superb attention to detail, you hate untidy working, you have an organised mentality and will be physically fit, reliable, hardworking, have a positive attitude, able to work as part of our friendly team or use your own initiative.
You are an experienced multi-skilled technician.
You think ahead, anticipating the tools and parts required to complete a repair.
Presentable, personable and able to represent the company when speaking to customers.
Motivated to work unsupervised with the ability to work to job times and deadlines.
You understand and confirm that a workshop role is based on selling time.
Have the ability to adopt a flexible approach to your work.
Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to keep calm and collected in challenging situations.
Stable under pressure – react well to change and stay positive despite setbacks.
Able to work & communicate as part of a team.
Able to adapt to the company’s needs in the way we deliver our service.
Reliable and take pride in the quality of your work.
You must hold a full, current, “clean” UK Driving license.
You must have your own hand tools.
Languages – must be fluent in English and be able to write competently.
IT – You must be able to use company systems / tablets / PC to capture data, report and communicate within the team, to suppliers and customers.
Excellent verbal communication skills – have the ability to convey information verbally to fellow team members and customers.
Experience & Qualifications
Ideally you have current or previous experience as a Mechanical Technician.
Preferably 3 years’ experience on the tools following qualification.
In the first instance we are looking for a fully skilled technician (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3), who can “hit the ground running”.
However if you only have 80% of the above, and you are a friendly, confident and capable individual, who can deal with problems under pressure and remain professional at all times, we are open to applications from alternative sectors, who have the attitude and energy to transfer, and are multi skilled with experience in the motor trade. In these cases training will be provided as necessary, however a lower rate of pay will be applicable until fully skilled.
Hours of work are full time. Flexibility will be required around busier times of the year.
The salary is negotiable depending on experience.
Package
We will offer an extremely competitive salary for the right candidate including a fair/rewarding workshop bonus scheme. Starting basic can be discussed depending on your qualifications, experience and skill level.
This role has a current OTE (opportunity to earn) £37,000/Yr.
Based on basic salary, bonus and overtime.
Benefits: 28 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays), Govt. Pension, Free branded uniform, free parking.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a company who will offer a rewarding and progressive career.
This is a full time, permanent position with an immediate start date available.
Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30 – 17.00 winter hours
Saturday mornings and overtime during busy periods.
If you fancy joining a great little company, where you will be noticed, you will make a difference internally and to our customers, and wish to develop your skills and experience further, please get in touch.
To apply for this role and find out more details, please reply using indeed.com attaching your CV.
Fancy a change? Let’s do this!
If you would like a chat about the role before applying, please call
Eliot on 01454 612 893.
No Agencies
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £37,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Bonus scheme
Benefits:
Employee discount
On-site parking
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Experience:
vehicle service & repair: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving License (required)
Work Location: In person
Fancy a change? Let’s do this!
No Agencies