Automotive Technician

Company: Hippo Motor Group
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Location: Blackburn
Job Description:

About the Company

As part of our expansion in Blackburn, Hippo Motor Group is actively seeking talented individuals to join our team.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a Vehicle Technician who is fully skilled in all aspects of diagnostics, electronics, servicing, and vehicle repairs and you will be required to carry out scheduled vehicle services and repairs. This will involve diagnosing and resolving both routine and non-routine faults either in the workshop or during road tests.

Responsibilities

  • Servicing vehicles and carrying out appropriate fixes
  • Road testing of vehicles
  • To carry out all work effectively and within the advised repair times
  • To accurately record all details on the relevant job cards
  • Ensure all work is carried out to a high standard
  • To maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction at all times
  • To maintain and update your individual experience, skills and knowledge through training programmes

Qualifications

  • Must be level 3 qualified.
  • Full UK driving license is essential.

Required Skills

  • Multi-Brand or Main dealer experience would be desirable.
  • Exceptional standards of work quality
  • Competent with the latest technology in a challenging motor trade environment

The role requires 42.5 hours per week, from 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, plus you will be expected to work Saturdays on a 1 in 4 Rota.

Benefits

  • Lunch on Hippo when passing probation.
  • Departmental incentives
  • Works social events.
  • 2 years’ service- an additional day annual leave and £100 meal
  • 5 years’ service- 2 additional days annual leave
  • 10 years’ service- 3 additional days annual leave and a voucher
  • Employee of the quarter scheme
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Time for you- the opportunity to earn up to 4 early finishes/late starts per year
  • Internal development and progression opportunities
  • Hippo Legends scheme
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Access to BEN the employee wellbeing support service

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Posted: July 1st, 2026