At Pat Kirk Ltd, we have been in business over 50 years and pride ourselves on delivering a fantastic car buying experience, with a wide range of used cars on site, as well as a service and repair centre.

At Pat Kirk Ltd we are currently seeking to recruit AN EXPERIENCED VEHICLE TECHNICIAN to join our successful Strabane Branch.

Job Summary:

Position: Vehicle Technician

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Salary: Based on Experience [Will be discussed with successful candidate]

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm

Location: Pat Kirk Ltd, Strabane

The Role

As a Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for the diagnosis, repair, and servicing of a full range of products.

As part of your role, you will also undertake vehicle road testing and will also play your part in ensuring that customers receive a great service, from start to finish.

We’ll also support you with training and recognise your hard work with a clear career progression path to help you realise your ambitions.

And every day in the job, you’ll get the chance to work on an incredible range of manufacturers and models, developing your skills and staying up to date with the very latest in vehicle technology.

Day-to-day duties

• Carrying out servicing, repairs, and maintenance to high standards
• Inspecting vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately, using computer-based diagnostic equipment
• Repairing or replacing broken or defective parts and resolving defects
• Road testing vehicles to check repairs
• Maintaining equipment and making sure it is in good condition
• Following checklists to ensure all procedures are completed
• Completing all documentation to the required standard
• Offer technical advice and support to workshop apprentices when requested
• Provide a knowledgeable, courteous, responsive, and efficient service to all workshop customers through EVHC videos

Essential skills

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Light Vehicle Repairs or equivalent
• Valid Driving License
• The ability to work in an efficient manner on your own or part of a team
• Strong communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to carry out work to high standards to deadlines
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach
• The ability to accurately follow written and spoken instructions

Why join the Pat Kirk Family

• We are a family-owned business operating for over 50 years with dealerships in Omagh and Strabane, representing Ford Nissan and Mazda franchises, as well as our own approved used range
• Pat Kirk Mazda were winners of the 2019 Mazda Customers Satisfaction Sales and Service All Stars Award, beating all other dealers not only in Northern Ireland but in the entire UK.
• With over 50 Employees, we treat our staff like family, with many employees boasting 10+ years of service
• We pride ourselves in upholding the highest standards of customer service and continually go that extra mile for our customers, previously winning a number of franchise awards in this area
• We provide on-the-job training, with potential to progress and climb the manufacturer ladder

If you believe you are who we are looking for and want a career not just a job. Please send an up-to-date copy of your CV and cover letter, telling us why this is the right career choice for you to mail@patkirk.com with the subject “Technician Vacancy Strabane.”