Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has been created at Mercedes-Benz of Poole for an experienced Vehicle Technician.
The Company
Mercedes-Benz of Poole forms part of the Sandown Motor Group and has over 30 years of experience, selling and servicing Mercedes-Benz cars. A privately owned group the Sandown name has an immensely proud heritage with Mercedes-Benz and means that they are experts in this iconic brand, their simple goal is to deliver the most outstanding service from each of their sites in Guildford, Basingstoke, Poole, Dorchester, Salisbury, Newbury, Epsom, Farnborough and Hindhead.
The Role
As a Mercedes-Benz Technician, you will be responsible for performing a variety of service operations, defined assembly operations and maintenance repairs with the highest level of quality and efficiency. You will promote the Mercedes-Benz brand image through reliable and cost-efficient work.
The successful applicant will have considerable experience and will have spent much of this time working for a main dealer.
About You
Mercedes-Benz of Poole are looking for a technician who is keen to take on a new challenge with a brand that is at the forefront of technology and innovation. You will be a fully qualified Technician with main dealer experience.
In addition, you must hold a full clean driving licence.
Essential Skills Required

• Level 3 qualified in Vehicle Servicing & Repair
• Experience of working for an automotive retailer, preferably within main dealer
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good level of communication

On Offer
Monday to Friday, 08.00 to 17.30 (30-minute unpaid lunch break and 2 x 15-minute unpaid tea breaks)
Saturday morning working on a rota basis will also be a requirement of the role, paid as extra hours.
42.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £46.5k per year


Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary and bonus scheme which is reviewed every 3 months.
• Accredited Mercedes-Benz training and qualifications which covers the latest technology including hybrid and electric cars.
• Up to 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme.
• £400 Employee referral scheme
• Life Assurance Policy
• Staff Discounts – MOT’s and Repair
• Staff Retail Purchase Scheme
• Full uniform provided.

Our Process
When applying please include a full current CV with your current salary outlined and notice period, once this has been reviewed, we will be in touch to advise if your application will be progressed through to the next stage. The Riverside Resourcing & Consultancy recruitment process reflects our obligations under relevant UK legislation. Whilst all applications are carefully considered, we are only able to progress applications from candidates who have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Managing your data
We care about your personal data. The General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control and by applying to us, we consider this to be an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process. Your application data is held within our secure applicant tracking system through hireful - you will be given access to a candidate zone in this system where you can monitor and manage your application and see status updates. We will communicate with you, by email or phone, throughout the recruitment process so that we can keep you updated and inform you of your application progress.