Mechanic
Vertu Motors
£28600.00-41870.00 per year
Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1BL
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Recommended by parents
- Respectful managers
- Proper training
About Vertu Motors
Vertu Motors is a vehicle dealership for new and used cars.
Job description from Vertu Motors
Join our team at Vertu Honda Plymouth and become a valued Mechanic
We are offering a basic salary between £28,600 and £41,870 depending on skills and experience. This is based on a 41 hour working week and 1 in 3 Saturdays and an additional over-performance bonus opportunity.
Your role as a Vehicle Technician is crucial in delivering an exceptional customer experience, built on trust and honesty. We are expanding our team and currently seeking skilled individuals who take pride in their work. We commit to offering you development opportunities up to Master Technician level if you wish to progress your career.
You will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing vehicles to the highest standards. Your expertise across all aspects of the job will be essential, from straightforward servicing to complex repairs. Quality workmanship and achieving first-time fixes are core values that guide everything we do.
To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications and skills:
- A relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3
- Current experience as a Vehicle Technician
- MOT license preferred but not essential
- Your own set of tools
- A full UK driving licence
At Vertu Motors, we take pride in investing in our colleagues' personal development more than any other motor retailer. As a successful candidate, you can look forward to ongoing training opportunities, a clear career path, and a range of benefits that reflect our status as an employer of choice, including:
- 33 days of annual leave, increasing to 37 with length of service - giving you time to re charge and relax
- Flexible working arrangements - allowing you to have a work life balance that suits
- Our commitment to you to provide access to full manufacturer training to develop your skills and drive your earnings ability forward. Including dedicated EV Electrical training to keep you at the front edge of changes in the sector.
- Access to our Evolution Management Development program for those who want to grow into a management position
- An enhanced maternity and paternity leave - Our enhanced maternity and paternity ensure that you can enjoy the early stages of your child's life without worrying about work.
- Our Share incentive scheme which allows you to invest tax efficiently and share in the company's continued success.
- Our Tool Insurance Programme to protect your valuable tools with our comprehensive tool insurance.
- Our Pension scheme - Invest in your future with confidence through our pension scheme.
- Our online rewards platform offering cashback and serious discounts at various retailers.
- Preferential service rates - As a member of our team, you'll enjoy access to preferential service rates for your own vehicle
- Colleague purchase scheme - Get ready to enjoy exclusive discounts on vehicles from our exceptional range
Join our team and take your career to new heights with Vertu Motors. As a national company we can offer great career development with over 190 locations throughout England and Scotland meaning we always have opportunities for internal progression - apply today!
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Job insights from Breakroom
Vehicle mechanics and technicians
Vehicle mechanics repair and service cars, vans and other vehicles
What you’ll do as a vehicle mechanic and technician:
- Drive vehicles
- Maintenance of vehicles and tools
- Understand mechanics and engineering
- Responsible for health and safety
- Ability to repair and replace parts needed
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Driving
- Physical activities
- Heavy lifting
- Wearing a uniform
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Vertu Motors pay vehicle technicians enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
93% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Vertu Motors pay vehicle technicians market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
80% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do vehicle technicians at Vertu Motors get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
84% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Vertu Motors pay vehicle technicians sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
92% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do vehicle technicians at Vertu Motors do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
80% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for vehicle technicians to book a holiday at Vertu Motors?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
82% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for vehicle technicians to take sick leave at Vertu Motors?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
78% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do vehicle technicians at Vertu Motors feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
79% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do vehicle technicians at Vertu Motors get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
74% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Okay
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful for vehicle technicians to work at Vertu Motors?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
63% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Good
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Most people enjoy their job
Do vehicle technicians at Vertu Motors enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
76% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do vehicle technicians at Vertu Motors recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
52% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do vehicle technicians get enough training when they start at Vertu Motors?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
69% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Good
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Most people get support to progress
Are vehicle technicians given support to progress at Vertu Motors?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 71% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do vehicle technicians think Vertu Motors head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
87% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Good
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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do vehicle technicians feel well informed about how Vertu Motors is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
80% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Vertu Motors employees say about their job
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Best thing
Good team of people to work work remotely
Worst thing
Last minute things, incorrect or missing paper work makes me unable to complete my job, unreliable systems
Vertu Motors Administrator, August 2024
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Best thing
The training
Worst thing
Lack of work and the structure of jobs (vhc system)
Vertu Motors Vehicle technician, April 2023
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