Location: Poole, Dorset
Salary: £37,000 – £52,000 OTE + Uncapped Bonus
Hours: 4-Day Working Week (10-Hour Shifts) + Saturday Morning Rota (1 in 4)
About the Role
A leading automotive retailer is seeking an experienced Diagnostic Technician to join its established workshop team in Poole. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician with strong diagnostic abilities to join a modern dealership environment offering excellent earning potential, ongoing manufacturer training and genuine career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine servicing and maintenance in line with manufacturer standards.
- Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical and electronic faults.
- Perform comprehensive vehicle health checks and produce accurate diagnostic reports.
- Complete general repairs and MOT-related work to a high standard.
- Service and repair vehicle air conditioning systems.
- Carry out welding and fabrication repairs where required.
- Order and manage parts required to complete repairs efficiently.
- Accurately complete job cards and workshop documentation.
- Communicate diagnostic findings and repair updates when necessary.
- Adhere to workshop processes, health and safety procedures and quality standards.
- Maintain a clean, organised and productive working environment.
Requirements
- Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent automotive qualification.
- Previous experience working as a Diagnostic Technician within a dealership or professional workshop environment.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical and electrical vehicle systems.
- Experience using manufacturer diagnostic equipment and software.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet productivity targets and deadlines.
- Commitment to delivering high standards of workmanship and customer service.
- Full UK driving licence preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive basic salary with uncapped bonus potential.
- Four-day working week with 10-hour shifts.
- Saturday morning rota only (1 in 4).
- Ongoing manufacturer and technical training.
- Clear career progression opportunities.
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement with long-service rewards.
- Birthday leave.
- Pension scheme and life assurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Staff discounts on servicing, MOTs, repairs and parts.
- Employee referral and customer introduction bonus schemes.
- Tool insurance support (where applicable).
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This is an outstanding opportunity for a qualified Diagnostic Technician looking to join a forward-thinking automotive group that invests heavily in training, supports career progression and rewards technical excellence.
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