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Service Technician
Cotswold Porsche Specialists
3 weeks left to apply
Winchcombe, England, United Kingdom Get directions
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
Technicians Service Technician Full time Porsche

Due to expansion, Cotswold Porsche Specialists Ltd, a well regarded independent Porsche specialists, are urgently looking for an additional, experienced Vehicle Service Technician / Mechanic to join their team.

We are based in Toddington near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire between Evesham, Tewkesbury and Cheltenham.

You must hold the NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification or equivalent, be hardworking, able to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision and have the ability to fit into a small professional team. Prestige car and main dealer experience is desirable. You must have experience of using diagnostic equipment. A full UK driving license is required.

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday 8.00am – 16:30pm although flexibility is required.

Job Description:

  • Carrying out vehicle maintenance and repairs on the full range of Porsche models
  • Fault diagnosis together with recommendations for repair
  • Maintaining a high level of vehicle knowledge
  • To perform all work assigned in a timely manner, economically and to Company and Manufacturers standards.
  • To advise Controller if additional work is required on a vehicle and seek their assistance and authority in the rectification of faults.
  • To maintain a high level of competence for the work to be undertaken by undergoing on-site training, attending courses at suppliers and manufacturers and reading technical bulletins as required
  • To discuss with customers, problems with the vehicle as requested.
  • To ensure the Company image of professionalism and quality of service is maintained when dealing with customers.
  • To operate equipment and carry out all duties in a safe manner.
  • To maintain equipment, protective clothing and work areas in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
  • To assist management with the introduction of new methods of work designed to improve efficiency
  • To carry out any other duties as required

Relevant Experience & Qualifications:

  • Vehicle Technician: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Porsche or VAG experience an advantage
  • NVQ Level 3 qualified or equivalent.
  • Previous experience within a main dealer is desirable although not essential.
  • Be able to comply with all company and manufacturers disciplines and procedures

License or certification:

  • Full Clean Driving License (Required)

Benefits:

  • Company Pension
  • 20 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays)


Nº employees 1-10
Founding year 2012
Products / Services Technicians, Sales, Aftersales & Service
Mission Quality service, delivered by experts at a reasonable price.
overview Well regarded and reviewed Independent Porsche Specialist. For servicing, we have a well-equipped workshop with the latest diagnostic tools for Porsches. We have over 25 years experience and a detailed knowledge of all Porsche models -old and new. If you bring your car to us, you can be assured it is in excellent hands.
3 weeks left to apply

Frequently asked questions

Panel beaters use metalworking and replenishing techniques to do the bodywork of the vehicles. They can do the accidental repair where a certain part or parts need to be fixed or replaced. They do the bodywork repair, fixing the dents, and refitting body hardware for cars, vans, and other common vehicles.

Most employers ask for GCSEs at grades A*-C (9-4). Many colleges offer vehicle maintenance and repair courses that you can take up to become a panel beater. If you want to make money while studying, there are options for paid apprenticeships available as well. Explore the different programmes being currently offered around you before taking your pick.

You need to be good at bodywork and frame repair skills along with knowing how to restore rusted parts of the vehicle to apply for panel beater jobs. Detailed knowledge of car mechanics is also needed for the role. You need to have manual dexterity and precision to be able to do the work efficiently.

The average per annum salary varies for entry-level and experienced panel beaters. The money that you can make doing the removing or dents and other Bodyshop work also depends on the working hours, employer and how good you are at doing the job. Search jobs in different areas of the automotive industry in the UK on InAutomotive!

Panel beaters are mostly employed by the specialist vehicle body repair workshops but automobile companies may also employ them for catering to the needs of their customers. You can get a job as a panel beater in a repair workshop or if you have years of experience, there are bright chances of you getting hired by a popular automobile manufacturer.

Description

Panel Beater Job Description

Commonly known as vehicle body repairers, the panel beaters perform the repair of the damaged bodywork of vehicles due to accidents or some other reasons. They utilise metalwork techniques for fixing the panels, mending the rusted parts, and removing the dents. The working hours can vary depending on the employer, so the panel beaters have to be adaptable to the work time and environment. They must be familiar with the usage of sophisticated bodyshop machinery and the need to have manual dexterity when using the tools for performing the repair work efficiently and with precision. Moulding new replacement panels are also in the panel beater job description. 

Panel Beater Job Responsibilities

The responsibilities of panel beaters include doing a detailed assessment of the damaged vehicles and providing cost, timeline and best solution on how to go about repairing them. They fix the dented parts and make sure that all the rusted sections are mended carefully. They also weld the repaired panels to bring them into their place along with taking care of the scratches that don’t require much effort to get rid of. They do the repair work with the dexterity that it matches the bodywork or makes the surface easy to paint for the paint sprayer along with maintaining a book for all the repair tasks.

Skills Required to Build a Panel Beater Career 

You need to be attentive to detail for this line of work as without being meticulous, you will not be able to do the repair in a scrupulous manner. Good communication skills are essential for the job, you have to interact with the customers and other team members. Organisation skills and time management are a plus for this position as you will be able to manage the different tasks efficiently. Critical thinking and problem solving will help you come up with better ways to go about doing the repair work. Searching for panel beater jobs in the UK? Find your dream job with InAutomotive!