Mechanic

Mechanic – Heathrow Airport

Job summary:

The main role of the Vehicle Mechanic is to carry out repairs and maintenance to the Avis Budget UK fleet of vehicles in order to ensure that repairable vehicles are turned around and ready for rent in the shortest possible time.

Key Accountabilities:

• Identify, inspect and assess Avis Budget vehicles for repair and maintenance including Transmission, Engine, Braking, Suspension, Engine Management Systems, Auto Electrics and Vehicle Security, Tyres, Trim, General Fitting and Cosmetic Bodywork Repairs.
• Carry out effective mechanical, electrical and cosmetic body repairs to industry standards and times.
• Diagnose vehicle issues using standard engineering methods and using electronic diagnostic equipment.
• Carry out Manufacturer Scheduled servicing on a wide range of vehicle makes and models.
• Manage repairs and maintenance on Avis Budget systems so that all vehicles are tracked as out of service or back in service.
• Collaborates with immediate colleagues and the wider Avis Budget group (including onsite third-party suppliers) on making sure that best practise is followed and always used.
• Looks for and identifies efficiencies in the day-to-day activities in the workshop environment and feeds back opportunities to the Workshop Manager.

Skills & experience:

• Qualified vehicle technician or bodyshop fitter.
• City and Guilds and/or Vehicle Manufacturer
• Accredited Technician Status – IMI
• Level 1+ (NVQ) Motor vehicle maintenance with at least 1 year practical experience.
• Basic IT skills
• Proven experience in repairing vehicles across a wide range of vehicle types and categories with known vehicle manufacturers.
• Full UK driving licence

Great rewards for great work:

Great customer experiences begin with team members who feel valued and respected. That’s why we are committed to looking after our people as much as our customers. We offer:

• A Mintago account, giving you access to hundreds of perks and discounts
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Health Assured – 24/7 support for your mental health and wellbeing
• Employee discounts on car rental across Avis Budget Group (including Zipcar).
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Avis Budget Group is a leading global provider of mobility solutions, operating three of the most recognized brands in the industry through Avis, Budget and Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network. Together our brands offer a range of options, from car and truck rental to on-demand car sharing that bring vehicles closer to where and when customers need them, by the minute, the hour, one-way, daily, weekly and months-long reservations. Our brands represent a mobility ecosystem of more than 11,000 locations in approximately 180 countries. With more than 70 years of experience in managing global fleets and with one of the largest fleets of connected cars in the world, we are committed to innovation and are moving the future of mobility forward.