Trainee Recovery Mechanic / Recovery Technician

***No mechanical qualifications needed, just an aptitude to fixing cars and a passion to learn***

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
Job Title: Recovery Mechanic / Recovery Technician
Job-Type: Full-Time Permanent
Location: Chalfont St Giles, HP8
Shift Pattern: to be confirmed
Hours: 12 Hours per shift
Basic Salary: £156.00 per shift
On Target Earnings: £33,000 - £40,000 per year depending upon hours worked
Interviews: Immediate interview and start available
Description: We are an agency recruiting for a local, family-run, established garage and workshop based in Chalfont St Giles.
They are recruiting a Trainee Recovery Mechanic to drive their 3.5T truck recovery vehicle and train to attend broken down vehicles by the roadside and repair wherever possible.
The successful candidate does not need qualifications in mechanics, all they ask is that you have the passion for cars and basic mechanical skills and understanding plus the drive and determination to learn and succeed.
They will provide on-the-job training and develop your basic aptitude into recognised skills and experience.
As a Trainee Recovery Mechanic your duties will be to assist the Technicians as well as work on your own. You'll attend customers whose vehicles have broken down either by the roadside or at their home or place of work and
Change tyres and batteries and complete other minor / basic repairs
Once trained and experienced you will:
Diagnose and repair basic mechanical faults
Diagnosing and repairing basic Electrical faults
To be considered for the role you must be self-motivated, passionate about cars and able to work on your own initiative.
You must be over 25 years old (this is essential for insurance purposes) and have held your Driving Licence for a minimum of 3 years.
In addition, the following key skills and experience are essential:
Prefer NVQ Level 1 or equivalent in Motor Vehicle Mechanics / Repair but will accept untrained but with an aptitude for basic car maintenance
Full category B or above driving licence with 3-years driving experience and with a maximum of 6 points for minor endorsements and no outstanding DD, DR, CD, MR, AC or BA penalties.
Confident and personable when talking to customers
Willing to work by the roadside in all weather conditions
Empathetic and appreciative of the stressful situation that customers can find themselves in.
Vetting: Our client will undertake vetting including referencing for up to 3 years. They will also require a basic criminal records check, ID, and Right to Work check. If you have any criminal convictions or cautions in the UK or abroad you MUST declare them to us at the time of applying. xwzovoh Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence and may determine if we can submit you for the position.