Diagnostic and Calibration technician

Are you proactive and hands-on? We’re looking to recruit and develop a vehicle diagnosis and repair specialist so join the Technical Team who will contribute to the delivery of the Solus Technical Strategy at this exciting time of change in the automotive industry, to keep Solus market-leading into the future.

The Role:

Your primary role will be to evaluate and embed new technology and processes with the aim of increasing in-house capability in the areas of electro-mechanical diagnosis and resolution, ADAS calibration, EV safe handling and repair, HV battery testing and repair, Function-on-Demand, and Over-The-Air software.

We are looking for an individual who can deliver not only the above but also the following:

• Demonstrate that recommendations that are made regarding products and processes have been researched, documented, formally evaluated, and properly piloted with sites, before any recommendations for change are made to the business
• Demonstrate the technical direction given to sites on repair issues are understood and embedded and are in line with Aviva principles and policies and Solus’s quality agenda
• Demonstrate the ability to collate, interpret, and analyse data, both remotely, and at Solus sites, and to present this analysis
• Demonstrate the ability to understand the root cause of any failure and work with Technical Team colleagues and leadership teams at sites to address this
• Build a relationship with our IT team to ensure our workshops have the technology required now and in the future
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills to challenge and influence colleagues
• Demonstrate compliance with BS10125, HSE, COSHH, EPA, Thatcham Insurance Industry Requirements, and all other legal and industry requirements

Desireable Qualifications and Experience:

• NVQ/Senior IMI Accreditation
• L3 HV or OEM equivalent desirable
• PC skills incl MS Office, and Solus Tablet proficiency
• Technical understanding of repair processes
• Training and mentoring experience desirable, but will be developed in the role

Who are Solus and what can they do for you? 

Solus is one of the largest body repair groups in the country, employing over 900 expert people across 25 UK locations and have repaired over 700,000 vehicles in the last 15 years. 

• A competitive bonus scheme
  
• Group income protection with access to a GP and medical advice 24 hours per day for yourself and your family
• Our excellent benefits and rewards packages
• Competitive employer matched pension contributions
• Discounts on Aviva products and services
• Savings and benefits schemes
• Discounts and schemes for electric vehicle purchase for all employees
• Holding several main manufacturer approvals – Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Mini, and Volkswagen
• Well known for prestigious award winning in the industry, customer service, apprenticeships, and IT systems fields
• Links with Thatcham to get the best products and training here in the UK
• We have a variety of locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.
• We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? We are inclusive – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for individuals who can grow and support our business and we expect to do the same for you.