Vehicle Technician

Salary: Up to £38,480 DOE and potential earnings of £45,000+ to include overtime.

Location – Ringwood (Hampshire)

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Hours: 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday (40 hours per week)

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About us

Hunt Forest Group is a family run, expanding and ambitious company, operating throughout the South of England making us one of the largest John Deere dealerships in the country with over 50 years of industry experience.​We appreciate and value hard work and dedication from our people, who are not just employees but who each play a vital role in the overall success of our business. In return, we provide each person with great benefits and job security in a fast paced and evolving industry, supporting key areas of agriculture, commercial and professional grounds care and construction.

We support continuous professional development and encourage each person to grow and reach their full potential, to be the best they can be, which in turn supports the business to achieve its mission.

About you

Are you a qualified (level 2 or 3) Vehicle Technician who enjoys a challenge? The type of person who will roll their sleeves up and get stuck in? Someone who is passionate about delivering excellent results? If so, then we have an exciting role waiting for you.

Our business is experiencing an exciting period of growth. As a result, we are looking for a proactive Vehicle Technician within our Blashford service department to specialise in Isuzu D-max pick-ups. Whether you have many years of experience as a Vehicle Technician or if you are newly qualified, we will look to support you during your career with HFG.

Working efficiently and accurately, you consistently provide the highest level of support to our customers. If we have just described you, then we definitely want to hear from you. We look forward to you joining our team and ‘growing together’.

About the role:

• Conduct servicing on all types of Isuzu pick-up vehicles
• Conduct PDI work on all types of Isuzu pick-up vehicles
• Repairs/diagnostics on Isuzu vehicles
• Provide information to customers on occasion
• Complete all required paperwork for work assignments in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean work station and assist with overall workshop organisation and correct use of tools and vehicles.
• Participate in Service Training Certification programs required for the development of skills and knowledge.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments
• Some work on other types of machinery for the company’s other franchises will be required on an ad hoc basis.
• Any other tasks reasonably required.

Relevant Skills/Experience:

• NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Light or Commercial) essential
• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Light or Commercial) desirable
• Genuine interest in vehicles, pick-ups, light commercial vehicles
• Motivated and keen to learn with a positive can do attitude
• Ability to work effectively as a team
• Equally able to work from own initiative
• Ability to use basic standard computer applications
• Able to proactively ask questions to enhance learning

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Free parking
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Focused career progression
• Social events
• Autonomous work culture – we encourage our staff to work from their own initiatives rather than be micromanaged
• You will become part of the Hunt Forest Group community!