Vehicle Technician

Job Description:

Salary

• Competitive Basic Salary
• + Generous & Uncapped Bonus Scheme
• OTE £38,000 – £50,000

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday – 40 hours total
• NO WEEKENDS!
• 25 days paid holiday + plus bank holidays

Dealership & Employer

• Gates – Peugeot & Leap Motors
• Manor Street, Braintree, CM7 3BH

Gates look after their staff like family and provide a great modern working environment, with a lucrative pay structure and benefit package.

They’re a family run business of 106 years, with many members of staff working with them for over 20 years!

Benefits you’ll get working for Gates

• Company pension scheme
• Death-in-service benefit scheme
• New and used vehicle purchase schemes for you and your family
• Discounted Service and Repairs for employees and qualifying relatives
• Introductory commission schemes
• Tool insurance cover
• Comprehensive Manufacturer Training programme.
• Modules in electric vehicle servicing and repair; preparing you for the electric revolution
• Opportunity to be trained as an MOT tester

The role

• Carry out services, repairs and maintenance on customer vehicles
• Conduct vehicle inspections to identify potential problems and recommend appropriate solutions
• Making sure all necessary Vehicle Health Checks are completed accurately.
• Replace components, parts, lubricants and consumables and record usage.
• Utilise diagnostic equipment to identify and address issues
• Complete MOT Tests (if qualified)

We are looking for someone who has

• Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification or equivalent
• Time served Vehicle Technician – main dealership experience is not essential
• The ability to work within a highly successful team
• MOT Licence preferable but not essential
• A full and valid UK Driving Licence is essential

About Gates

At Gates, we have been serving motorists for generations, providing exceptional vehicles, servicing and customer care. As an authorised dealer for Ford, Peugeot, BYD, OMODA and JAECOO, we’re proud to offer a diverse range of new and Approved Used cars and commercial vehicles, catering to the ever-evolving needs of modern drivers.

Our heritage is built on trust, quality and outstanding service, and as the automotive world progresses, so do we. With the addition of Peugeot, BYD, OMODA and JAECOO to our offering, we are embracing the future of mobility, offering an even wider range of electric, hybrid and technologically advanced vehicles than before.

Beyond sales, we provide comprehensive aftersales solutions, including servicing, repairs, MOTs and manufacturer-approved parts, ensuring your vehicle stays in peak condition.

With dealerships across Greater London, Essex and Hertfordshire, we’re committed to delivering exceptional service.