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Direct Employer Mobile Mechanic Westbourne Motors Reading, Berkshire, South East £40,000 - £50,000 Less than 1 mile away

Mobile Mechanic
Westbourne Motors
2 weeks left to apply
Reading, Berkshire, South East Get directions
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Technicians Mobile Mechanic Full time

Consider yourself one of the best in your field and want to be rewarded, this role is for you. Run your own Mobile Business unit with our support to help you succeed. 

Requirements & Qualifications

You

This is a unique opportunity to join our growing team of highly skilled professionals. We are seeking candidates that have always wanted to operate their own business with the direct rewards for their expert skills, strong work ethic and initiative but until now have been unwilling to take the risk often associated with a new venture. 

We can offer the benefits of being your own boss whilst still being fully employed by a leading organisation, removing any associated risk. As well as being a great technician candidates will need to offer outstanding customer service to grow repeat customers on a daily basis. 

You will need to be confident of your ability to work alone and always seek a solution that works for the customer, but safe in the knowledge you have the support of the Westbourne Team in the background if needed.   

Our Mobile Technicians consider themselves the best in their field, trouble shooters, diagnostics experts, problem solvers. If that doesn't accurately describe you, we have other key roles that may better fit your skills sets. 

Multi Make experience is most suited to this position. 

Naturally in any mobile role the weather conditions can be challenging, so you will need to be prepared to work in all weathers. 

You will need to have held a full driving licence for a minimum of three years 

All candidates are subject to CRB checks.

Benefits

This is a home based role giving the added advantage of not having to drive to a from work everyday. 

You will work from a service van fully equipped with specialist tools and parts to service & repair vehicles. 

Although the primary role is to carry out servicing and repairs at our customer's home or work, many of these come as a result of a roadside breakdown initially and you will also attend general roadside breakdowns on a regular basis. 

Our Mobile Vehicle Technicians can work a five day primary rota of either Monday to Friday or Monday to Friday (with one day off) and alternate weekends but as our business operates every day of the year, we can create a rota around your lifestyle, so come and talk to us. 

You will be offered a very competitive salary package with a high basic wage coupled with a sales and productivity bonus meaning a salary of up to £50,000 is achievable. 

The Company

Westbourne are the leading rescue recovery operator in Southern England. We have a passion for customer service and achieve this with great people and the latest equipment. 

Our services include:

  • Vehicle Recovery for major failure or accident
  • Roadside Repairs
  • Mobile Servicing
  • Mobile Tyre Services
  • Mobile Fuel decontamination
  • Workshop repairs after breakdown through our own network
Nº employees 501-1000
Founding year 1967
Products / Services Technicians, Drivers
Mission Gathering data..
overview Founded in 1967 in a small lock up, Westbourne Motors has continued to grow and works in partnership with Green Flag offering roadside assistance, vehicle recovery and repairs across the South of England.
2 weeks left to apply

Frequently asked questions

A technician is responsible for repairing the automobiles and carrying out their servicing to ensure they are fit to drive. They also diagnose the malfunctioning in a vehicle and ensure there are no defects that impede its smooth operation. They work with all sorts of vehicles. Apply easily to vehicle technician jobs on InAutomotive with just a few clicks.

While there exist a number of overlapping aspects between the job of an automotive Technician and a Mechanic, there are some dissimilarities too. The main difference is that Mechanics are involved in the hands-on repair of the vehicle, while Automotive Technicians are more concerned with overseeing the technical work.

If you wish to apply to any available Technicians vacancies, you are needed to have the required skill set and technical knowledge. You can gain relevant experience through apprenticeship. But it’s important to have a high school diploma and some employers also ask for a driving licence.

Technicians careers have the potential of paying you off really well, both in terms of finances and personal growth. It usually depends upon different factors like the technical knowledge, their level of expertise or experience in the field, as well as their geographical region.

Those opting for the automotive technicians jobs perform all the maintenance and repair work on the vehicle. They keenly diagnose and identify the root cause that hinders the vehicle performance and take actions accordingly. Their work also includes changing oil, tuning the vehicle and inspecting the engine’s performance.

Description

What are Technician Jobs Like 

In the automotive industry, a Technician is a person skilled in the technical expertise of automobiles. The exact jobs and duties of a Technician vary depending upon the rank and type of Technician, but in most of the cases Technicians are involved in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, hands-on repair and inspection. If you wish to apply to this job, you need to have a high school diploma, technical skills and knowledge.

Technicians Job Responsibilities 

While the exact nature of duties of Technicians vary, generally in the automotive industry, Technicians are concerned with the repair, modification, and maintenance of mechanical parts of vehicles. They run diagnostic tests, perform repairing procedures, and modify existing parts to make them up-to-the mark. They might work alone or with a team of workers. 

Skills Required For Building Technician Career

There are a lot of skills required in order to build a successful career as a Technician. A good Technician is expected to demonstrate the skills of a good Mechanical aptitude, assessment, attentiveness, and technical dexterity. If you have these skills, you can make it big in this field! Visit InAutomotive and apply to the latest vehicle technician jobs.