Vehicle Technician / Mechanic – Toyota Main Dealer. >£52K

Are you an experienced Vehicle Technician or Mechanic looking to take the next step in your career with a world-leading automotive brand?

This is your opportunity to join Parklands Toyota in Helston, where local Cornish values meet global innovation. Working with one of the world’s biggest and most prestigious car manufacturers, you’ll enjoy excellent earning potential, ongoing training, and the chance to develop your expertise in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

The Role at a Glance:

Vehicle Technician / Mechanic
Helston TR13 8PJ
£31,000 – £52,000 DOE
Plus Benefits Including Pension, Life Assurance Scheme, On Going Training and Development and More…
Full Time – Permanent

Culture: Passionate, Enthusiastic, Team Development Focussed
Company: One of the World’s Biggest Car Manufacturers

Who are we?

In 2004 we opened our Helston site to look after south Cornwall. Since then we continued with our local Cornish family values of looking after all our customers old and new.

Parklands Toyota offers the full range of new Toyota Vehicles and with a wide range of quality used vehicles in stock, we also offer an extended range of facilities. As an official approved Toyota Site, we are authorised to carry out Toyota servicing and repairs.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and culture – everyone is welcome. Joining us as a Vehicle Technician offers you the opportunity to thrive. You’ll develop your career with one of the world's most prestigious companies, working alongside some of the industry’s best talent. Toyota is the highest ranked Automotive Brand in the world and spends more on R&D than any other company, leading the way in Hybrid and Hydrogen engine technology and innovation. We are constantly evolving so there is always something new just around the corner!

The Technician / Mechanic role:

As a Master Technician, you’ll be confident leading diverse teams of people, developing solutions, and following procedures whilst teaching innovative skills and techniques. As a Toyota Master Technician, you’ll be interested in working for the largest automotive manufacturer in the world.

Working for Parklands, you’ll be proud to represent Toyota, and you’ll be able to thrive in an exciting environment where your role as Master Tech will be vital to the Centre’s success.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Carrying out vehicle services and repairs
•    Examining vehicles and diagnosing non-routine defects
•    Report defects against Department of Environment (MOT) and Vehicle Safety Report (VSR) standards
•    Carrying out jobs within budgeted time, maintain your team’s productivity
•    Taking responsibility for daily maintenance of tools and equipment, reporting any defects
•    Working in accordance with key Toyota or Centre processes
•    Liaising with customers directly where relevant and appropriate, listening carefully to build rapport and answering questions in a warm and professional manner to summarise details of work required or carried out
•    Coaching and supporting technicians, explaining, guiding and enabling others to learn
•    Attending specialised training as required
•    Guiding the Centre’s team, working with colleagues to provide a seamless and outstanding service to customers

About you:

•    A full UK driving licence
•    Eligibility to work in the UK
•    Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in motor vehicle maintenance (or comparable)
•    Previous work experience within an automotive repair environment is preferable
•    Flexible to work hours required to carry out the role effectively
•    Technical aptitude, process-driven, and a fast learner
•    Organised in the workplace
•    Confident communicator and ready to ask questions and learn
•    Passionate about problem-solving and finding solutions to challenges
•    Experience in Leadership and Management; setting deadlines and delegating tasks
•    Outlining objectives and ensuring the manufacturer’s guidelines and standards are met

If you’re passionate about automotive excellence, thrive in a team-focused culture, and want to future-proof your career with a brand that leads the way in hybrid and hydrogen technology, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join Parklands Toyota and become part of a business that invests in your skills, values your contribution, and supports your long-term development. Your next move starts here.

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