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Senior Vehicle Technician

Cazoo

Cazoo

Software Engineering
wembley, uk
Posted on Sep 19, 2023

About Cazoo and our culture:

In just four years, we’ve transformed the car buying experience in the UK. Now we’re seeking the best talent to push us onwards and upwards.

Right now, we are looking for people who want to maximise their impact – for their careers, colleagues, customers, and the communities they work within. People who want to learn with the best, take the initiative and love the challenge of working in a constantly evolving organisation. Driven to make a positive impact on others and want to be part of building a strong community at work. Who will value our unique fusion of industries and will collaborate, support and value others for the differences they bring.

About this role and the impact you will have:

We’re looking for an exceptional Senior Service Specialist to join our fast-growing team at Cazoo, helping to transform the way people buy used cars and making buying a car no different to buying any other product online today.

The Senior Service Specialist will be responsible for carrying out servicing and general repairs, stripping, fitting and replacing components on vehicles, as well as guiding junior technicians to advise them of best practices and increase their overall technician knowledge. You would also be responsible for identifying faulty components and ensuring underlying problems are resolved, ensuring all consumables and parts ordered are logged against job cards and carrying out Vehicle Health Checks and basic diagnostics.

You will be someone that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with a hands-on attitude and at heart with a data-driven mindset, sharing fresh ideas for how to apply best practices to improve efficiency by reducing operating costs while increasing productivity.

What you will be doing:

  • Carrying out servicing and general repairs, stripping, fitting and replacing components on vehicles.
  • Identifying faulty components and ensuring underlying problems are resolved.
  • Ensuring all consumables and parts ordered are logged against job cards.
  • Carrying out Vehicle Health Checks and basic diagnostics.
  • Mentoring junior technicians to advise on best practices and help increase their knowledge

We’re looking for some with:

  • Previous: Mechanic, Service Technician, Vehicle Technician, or MOT Testing experience.
  • Garage management systems including VHC & Inspection Programmes.
  • Qualified to at least NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent).
  • MOT experience (desirable)
  • Significant vehicle diagnosis and repair experience.
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits:

Wherever you work at Cazoo, you’ll have what you need to be at your best. Our rewards, benefits, and initiatives have been created so you can make a big impact on your career, your colleagues, our customers and the communities we are a part of.

Along with a competitive salary, we offer an outstanding benefits package, including a bonus scheme and up to 33 days' holiday (plus an extra day for your birthday). At Cazoo we are passionate about well-being as such we provide an annual wellness fund and are partnered with a leading healthcare provider. We also offer up to 5% salary-matched pension schemes, along with life insurance and critical illness coverage.

Useful information

Our selection process will typically involve an initial chat with one of our recruitment team followed by a selection of competency-based interviews with stakeholders and the hiring manager.

We know that diverse teams make better teams and we are an equal-opportunity employer who values diversity and inclusivity. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability status or marital status.

  • Salary: £32,500 - £35,000 (Depending on experience and qualification level)
  • Location: 301 Iveagh Avenue, North Circular Road, London, NW10 7GA
  • Hours: 42 Hours p/week - 5 days out of 7 MON - SUN *ROTA