Vehicle Technician

Are you a skilled Vehicle Technician looking for your next challenge? Join our team and keep London moving at our brand-new Electric Vehicle Driver Hub in West Drayton.

About Addison Lee

Addison Lee – driving London safely and in style since 1975.

As the capital’s leading passenger car, courier and now black taxi service, Addison Lee is an integral part of the London transport network.

Our people matter and our strength is in our employees and drivers. Our dedicated team has years of expertise and we are always looking for great people who can drive innovation.

We believe that taxi and minicabs journeys can be so much more than just a means to an end. Our mission is for our clients and drivers to experience extraordinarily high standards, and by allying the latest technologies with traditional client service values, we cannot only disrupt the industry, we can revolutionise it.

Location

The job is located near Heathrow Airport at our brand new Driver Hub in West Drayton, UB7 8BQ. There is easy access from M4 with free parking available.

Hours of work

Mon-Fri 07:00-15:30 and alternate Saturdays 08:00-16:30

Requirements

About the Role:

We're keen to hear from you if you hold a Level 2 certification (or above) and ideally gained some experience working within a dealership or vehicle manufacturer. As one of our trusted Vehicle Technicians you will be repairing, servicing and maintaining the Addison Lee fleet - this includes VW Sharans, Mercedes Benz, Ford Galaxys and Volkswagen ID4

You’ll be based in our brand new Driver Hub in West Drayton where you’ll be part of a wider dedicated team of 75 colleagues who support over 4,000 drivers. Your role is part of a key team that keeps our drivers on the road delivering our trusted and quality focused service.

Main Accountabilities

• Vehicle maintenance, repairs and full servicing
• Fault finding and diagnostic work with a focus on quality
• Working to manufacturer repair standards
• Replacing clutches, timing belts and engines
• Giving advice to drivers relating to any repairs carried out
• Basic administration
  

Requirements

• Previous experience of working in a similar workshop or repair centre environment
• A relevant vehicle maintenance qualification – at least NVQ Level 2 or upwards, or an equivalent City & Guilds or similar qualification
• Experience with diagnostic fault-finding equipment advantageous
• Own tools (for general servicing and repairs)
• Driver’s licence
  
  

Personal characteristics

• Communications Skills
• Growth Mindset
• Flexible
• Team Player

Benefits

In return for your efforts, you will receive:

As well as a salary of up to £35,175, you'll also receive: Up to 5% Bonus, Life Insurance (Death in Service), 2 days paid volunteering leave a year, Private Medical Insurance & Travel Insurance (after 1 year), Wellness Program, Cycle to Work Scheme, 33 days Annual Leave (incl. bank holidays), extensive retail discounts via Reward Gateway (e.g. 5% off most major supermarkets), support with Professional Training and Qualifications via Apprenticeships, Season Ticket Loans, Discounted Cabs and Courier services (within London).

Equality and Diversity Information

Addison Lee is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Addison Lee are a Disability Confident employer, we have made commitments to employ, keep and develop the abilities of disabled staff.