The Driving Spirit
Based in the South and South-West of England, Snows Motor Group is an AM Top 50 automotive retailer covering 20 brands across 54 franchises. We differentiate ourselves from our competitors by delivering an exceptional level of service to both our customers and manufacturing partners. Due to continued success, we are currently on the lookout for an Apprentice Technician to join our established team at Snows Volvo, Southampton.
Your day
As an Apprentice Technician you will carry out all workshop duties in an efficient and safe manner under the supervision of a Senior Technician. To meet customer requirements and maximise workshop utilisation and productivity.
Your day will include:
- Carry out vehicle services and repairs in accordance with the brand technical standards
- Work in accordance with the brand and dealership processes
- Liaise directly with customers where appropriate
- Provide support to more experienced colleagues
- Attend apprentice training for the brand
- Work as a full member of the workshop and dealership teams
- Ensure working environment is kept clean and devoid of any working practice which may be hazardous
- Ensure protective clothing and equipment supplied is worn appropriately
- Carry out the handling of waste products and hazardous materials as per company policies and C.O.S.H.H. regulations
Have you got what it takes?
- Commitment to learning and interest in studying mechanical qualifications
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to delivering first class customer service
- Able to plan, organise self and meet agreed work deadlines
- Computer literate
What is in it for you?
- Full training and support to help you immerse yourself in the role and Snows values
- 30 days holiday, inc. Bank holidays plus additional holiday entitlement as recognition of length of service with Snows at 5,10,15, 20 years anniversary (pro rata for part time employees)
- Discounted MOTs, service, and parts
- ‘Recommend a Friend’ and ‘Introducing a Customer’ scheme
- Life Assurance benefit
- Snows contributory pension scheme.
- BEN – Employee Assistance Programme.
- Excellent development opportunities to learn and grow with Snows
- Role dependant – tool box insurance /company car scheme/ uncapped earnings potential through commission or bonus structures
Hours of work:
Mon - Fri 8.00 - 5.00pm (1 hour for lunch)
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
** Important Consent Note ** By clicking the “Submit Application” button, you are expressly giving your consent for us to retain and share your CV within the Snows Group. This is for the purpose of highlighting your details to other roles within the Group which may be suitable for you. As a result, you are giving your consent to receive verbal and email contact from Snows for the purposes of discussing our available roles with you. Snows will not use your details for any other purpose or share your details with any third parties outside of the Group. If you do not give your explicit consent for the reasons stated above, please do not click the “Submit Application” button.
Thank you for applying to Snows.
