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Technician / Mechanic

  • Salary: £18,500 IRO
  • Location: Leeds
  • Industry: Motor Trade Jobs / Automotive Jobs

Description:

Expand your Automotive Technical knowledge in to the new world of internet cars sales. Autoquake.com is a cutting edge ecommerce company in a very large vertical market, the £34 billion car industry. As the UK's leading online car retailer the company is revolutionising the industry and has aspirations to do so worldwide. To achieve this the company has assembled a strong team with a background from companies such as Expedia, Microsoft, eBay and Lastminutre.com. Founded 4 years ago, Autoquake.com is growing quickly and has close to 100 employees and over £60 million in annual sales.

Autoquake.com is a transactional website which allows consumers to make a purchase decision online for used cars, an expensive and complex used product.

As part of the continued expansion programme the position of Inspector Technician will give you an opportunity to work in a dynamic team orientated environment with good opportunities to grow your career. You will enjoy working in an evolving, results driven fast paced environment at there preparation and handover centre near Crossgates in Leeds West Yorkshire.

Primary Job Function

To inspect vehicles as per the company agreed vehicle standards and refurbishment programme, diagnose faults, repair and service vehicles of all brands efficiently and ensuring high standards of quality at all times.

Keys tasks

  • To carry out thorough inspections of vehicles
  • Capture standard specification details and optional extras
  • Repair where necessary using the most economical techniques
  • Deliver the highest of customer satisfaction at all times

It is essential that you have previous motor trade experience in a similar role with City & Guilds, NVQ level 3 or an equivalent qualification in mechanical servicing and repair. Experience of working in a fast fit environment or a large used car volume retailer would be a distinct advantage with the ability to work on a variety of makes and models.

Permanent full time roles and Temporary role available

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of sending your CV you can assume on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.

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