We are looking for an experienced qualified technician to join our friendly team at our Peterborough site on Bretton Way.

If you’ve never worked in a main dealer environment before, don’t worry – You’ll be supported by our friendly management team as well as your colleagues, and full training will be provided, allowing you to take your career to the next level.

Role and Responsibilities

As a service technician, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Completing scheduled servicing and maintenance
• Carrying out basic diagnostics and repairs
• Performing electronic vehicle health checks
• Working closely with the front-of-house service team to keep them updated on job progress.

In addition, Senior Technicians will:

• Carrying out more complex diagnostics and repairs (e.g. gearbox replacement)

Master Technicians will be responsible for:

• Carrying out more challenging diagnostics and repairs
• Liaising with both the customer & vehicle manufacturers
• Coaching & supporting colleagues to ensure correct methods used
• Working closely with the front-of-house service team to keep them updated on job progress and to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

Salary, Benefits, and Working Hours

The salary for this role depends on experience and qualifications:

• Service Technician: Up to £33,700 OTE
• Senior Service Technician: Up to £36,100 OTE
• Master Technician: Up to £44,500 OTE

In addition to this, we are offering a joining bonus of £2,000 which is paid after the successful completion of your probationary period (not available via recruitment agencies).

Standard working hours are between Monday to Friday 08:00 – 18:00. We are also happy to discuss flexible working arrangements that work for both you and us.

In addition to your salary, you will also benefit from:

• 25 days paid holiday per year, plus all bank holidays (a total of 33 paid days off per year)
• Employer pension contributions
• Staff discount for yourself and your family on brand-new cars as well as vehicle servicing, parts, and repairs
• Additional discounts on a range of other products and services, from holidays and eating out to high-street shopping and groceries
• Life insurance
• Training and development opportunities
• Excellent career progression
• Staff referral programme.

The well-being and mental health of our team are vital to us, which is why we operate a free, independent, and confidential support line, along with offering other well-being services including free remote private GP appointments.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a fully-trained, experienced motor vehicle technician meaning you will:

• Have a relevant technical qualification
• Have at least 12 months of experience working in a similar role
• Have good communication skills
• Be comfortable using a computer
• Have high levels of honesty and integrity, and take pride in providing excellent customer service
• Enjoy working as part of a team and take a flexible approach to your work
• Have a full UK driving licence.

Being a qualified MOT tester would be beneficial, but is not required. If you aren’t currently qualified but are interested in becoming an MOT tester, we are happy to provide the relevant training.

A Little About Us

Smiths Motor Group has been a family-owned and run business for over 85 years. We pride ourselves on being a little different to your typical car dealer, focusing on providing excellent customer service and a no-pressure sales environment. We currently represent the Dacia, Hyundai, Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall brands with sites in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

To maintain a high level of knowledge amongst our team, training is encouraged and is offered in line with the Manufacturer’s training programme, allowing you to expand your knowledge. We also invest heavily in the very latest diagnostic and repair equipment to ensure you can carry out your work easily and efficiently.

The satisfaction of our team is just as important as that of our customers. We strive to make working for Smiths enjoyable. We offer genuinely useful employee benefits, organise staff events so you can socialise with your colleagues, and our management teams operate an open-door policy should you wish to discuss any issues you may have, both inside and outside of work.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Smiths Motor Group family in Peterborough.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,700.00-£44,500.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Signing bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Smiths Vehicle Technician (Mar-2025)