Job Title: Technician (Vehicle Mechanic)
Locations: Castleford
The main role of the Vehicle Mechanic is to carry out repairs and maintenance to the ACL Fleet of vehicles in order to ensure that repairable vehicles are turned around and ready for rent in the shortest possible time. The Vehicle Mechanic will report to the UK Operations Manager and have no direct reports. The role involves interacting and working with the Hub management team and liaising with all workshop staff.
Key Accountabilities:
- Identify, inspect, and assess ACL vehicles for repair and maintenance including Transmission, Engine, Braking, Suspension, Engine Management Systems, Auto Electrics and Vehicle Security, Tyres, Trim, General Fitting and Cosmetic Bodywork Repairs.
- Carry out effective mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic body repairs to industry standards and times
- Diagnose vehicle issues using standard engineering methods and using electronic diagnostic equipment
- Carry out Manufacturer Scheduled servicing on a wide range of vehicle makes and models
- Manage repairs and maintenance on Avis Budget systems so that all vehicles are tracked as out of service or back in service
- Collaborates with immediate colleagues and the wider Avis Budget group (including on-site third-party suppliers) on making sure that best practise is followed and used at all times
- Looks for and identifies efficiencies in the day-to-day activities in the workshop environment and feeds back opportunities to the Workshop Development Manager
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Education and professional qualifications:
- Qualified vehicle technician or body shop fitter
- City and Guilds and/or Vehicle Manufacturer
- Accredited Technician Status - IMI
- Qualified MOT Tester
- Level 2 (NVQ) Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Level 2 Diploma in Light/Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles
- Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Technology
Work experience / background:
- Proven experience in repairing vehicles across a wide range of vehicle types and categories with known vehicle manufacturers.
- Proven track record of results achievement
- Proven track record of quality delivery
Technical / business skills & knowledge:
- Car and Van repair techniques and methods
- Diagnostic equipment experience
- Current vehicle repair methods
- ICME and Glass' workshop times knowledge
Other essential requirements:
- Full Driving Licence
- Ability to work across all days of the week depending on peak supply and demand for rental vehicles and to work on a shift system where appropriate.
We offer:
- 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Health Assured - 24/7 support for your mental health and wellbeing
- Employee discounts on car rental across Avis Budget Group (including Zipcar).
- Pension
Avis Budget Group EMEA Ltd is a leading provider of mobility solutions across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, where it operates the globally recognised Avis and Budget brands.
Avis Budget is a trusted brand with a long history of innovation in the car rental industry and is one of the world's top brands for customer loyalty, with a commitment to true convenience and exceptional service with the Avis human touch.
The Avis brand operates across six continents via a network of over 5230 locations in 166 countries, through wholly-owned subsidiaries in 21 corporate countries complemented by licence arrangements in a further 145 countries.
The Budget brand, serves customers across six continents, through more than 3,900 locations in 124 countries, including over 800 airports. These are predominantly franchise businesses with corporate operations in France, Germany, Spain, UK, Austria, Netherlands and Switzerland.
Budget is an industry leader in providing vehicle rental services to value-conscious travellers worldwide.
Where possible and for customer convenience, the Avis and Budget brands share the same rental locations at many airports, railway stations and other key locations across Europe.
Avis Budget Group EMEA Ltd is owned by Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR), which operates and licenses both brands throughout the world. For more information, on the Avis brand, visit www.avis.com or www.budget-international.com for the Budget brand.
CastlefordUnited Kingdom
R0160424