Motor Vehicle Technician

Motor Vehicle Technician Reference Number

Location: Swords, County Dublin

Working Hours: Full Time

Benefits: See list of benefits below

Salary: Not Disclosed

Closing Date: 31/03/2025

About Us:

Bright Motor Group was founded in 1982 and is now one of Ireland's leading Motor Retailers, representing some of the best-known vehicle brands including Ford, Hyundai, SEAT, CUPRA, Volkswagen Commercial, Citroen, Suzuki, Peugeot, Opel and DS Automobiles in the Dublin area.

With 8 showrooms situated at Airside near Swords, a further 4 at Navan Road and our Bray dealership we provide a choice of locations for interested candidates.

As a result of our ongoing expansion and business growth, we are seeking to appoint positive and motivated individuals to join our successful technical team.

We are looking for qualified motor vehicle technicians, who are either newly qualified or who have gained years of experience, to work in our state-of-the-art workshop facilities at our site in Airside Swords.

As a Group we operate over 80 vehicle work bays and this gives us the opportunity to provide varied experience with ICE, EV, Passenger and LCV vehicles. We offer the opportunity for career development with structured training courses.

Role Responsibilities:

• Service & repair of vehicles.
• Utilise technical knowledge to carry out diagnostic work.
• Complete vehicle health checks and video reports to advise customers of vehicle condition and any recommended repairs.
• Follow Workshop procedures using the Company dealer management system (DMS) to record time spent on jobs and work carried out.
• Organise daily work schedule in cooperation with Service Reception and other support staff.
• Determine vehicle parts requirements and communicate with Parts department through DMS.
• Communicate with Service Reception identifying any issues or opportunities that may require amendments to allocated job times.
• Ensure quality and a first-time fix.
• Meet and discuss the vehicle condition and repairs needed with the customer when necessary.
• Carry out road tests of customer vehicles before and after work has been carried out.
• Maintain a clean and safe work bay.
• Supervise and assist in the training of apprentice technicians.
• Achieve targets to qualify for bonus.
• Develop skills through regular training necessary to maintain brand knowledge.
• Comply with health and safety standards.

The successful candidate will ideally:

• Previous experience with Ford, Hyundai, VW SEAT/CUPRA, Citroen or Opel, highly desirable.
• Have the ability to carry out the role in a competent and organised manner.
• Possess experience of working within a franchised dealership.
• Have the interpersonal skills necessary to work with others and achieve success within a team.
• Have the ability to work alone or in cooperation with other team members to deliver excellent customer service.
• Work to target and complete tasks in allotted times in accordance with manufacturer standards.
• Be computer literate and follow processes in accordance with the Company DMS.
• Have a full Irish/EU driving licence.
• Be punctual and show initiative while demonstrating a strong work ethic.
• Be confident enough to mentor and coach apprentices, and support less experienced team members.

What we offer in return:

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Generous Productivity bonus scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing professional development to achieve Manufacturer and Company standards and professional qualifications.
• Referral program.
• A clean and safe working environment.

We understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups such as female applicants or applicants from ethnic minorities.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Skills:
Vehicle Repair, Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle Diagnostics