Vehicle Technician

About this role

U-Drive are recruiting for a competent and diligent vehicle technician to join our established and highly reputable team at our Poole workshop! Working alongside a professional and knowledgeable team, you’ll undertake a variety of service, maintenance and repair work on a wide range of vehicles, keeping our Fleet on the road.
About the Role
As a vehicle technician at U-Drive, you’ll be based at our Poole workshop, helping to keep our mixed fleet of 4000 vehicles on the road. These vehicles range from small cars through to light commercial vehicles meaning that no two days will be the same. You'll be working a 42-hour week on a Monday-Friday rota.
Core Responsibilities
Undertake pre-planned vehicle maintenance on both customer and U-Drive vehicles
Perform test drives, inspections, and other diagnostic tests on vehicles to identify where problems exist and determine which parts need to be repaired or replaced
Complete preventative maintenance on vehicles including oil changes and replacing brakes
Generate timelines and estimates on repairs, discussing options with customers
Maintain accurate records relating to customers, their vehicles, parts, and service history
Use workshop equipment as instructed, performing regular maintenance and repairs when required
Any other duties as required
Requirements
About You
Successful candidates should demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

Full UK Driving License
Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively
Positive “Can Do” attitude
Respectable presentation at all times
Excellent communication skills with colleagues and customers
Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Benefits
About Us
U-Drive are an established family-owned vehicle rental company with a 43-year legacy, operating over 4,000 vehicles across daily rental, contract hire and leasing fleet in the UK. Our commitment to excellent service extends to both business customers, and private hirers. With strong core values stemming from integrity, responsibility and respect, our collective team pull together to deliver ‘exceptional’ to our customer base time, and time again.
What we Offer
30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with length of service
Employee discount on U-Drive rental vehicles, including discounts for friends and families
Employee Discount Program offering savings on over 3,000 retailers
Employee Assistance Program in partnership with Health Assured
Company-sponsored training and development opportunities
Free yearly MOT, on-site parking where available, mobile phone
​Apply now and let our Recruitment Team reach out to discuss your application. We're committed to a policy of equal opportunity, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine at U-Drive!