Careers at Fordthorne

We’re a family run business with strong values and principles towards our staff and customers. If you’re passionate about the vehicle industry or have relevant experience that can help us grow the business further, alongside providing an excellent customer experience, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’re interested in working with us then apply for any live jobs below, or send us a cover letter and CV if we have nothing available at this time, we can then notify you of any relevant new positions when they come available.

 

Feel you have the necessary skills and attributes for any of the roles listed? Are you ready for an exciting new challenge, please email Nerys Jenkins on nerys.jenkins@fordthorne.co.uk

Fordthorne jobs careers

Vacancies

Mechanic/Vehicle Technician Vacancy

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technician to join the team at our modern Transit Centre workshop on Penarth Road, Cardiff.

Salary: £35,000 OTE (depending on experience)

(£27,000- £32,000 per year + uncapped bonus)

Essential Skills:

  • Light Vehicle Qualification / Time Served also accepted
  • Full Driving Licence with an acceptable record.
  • Computer Literate
  • Good verbal and written English skills
  • Ability to maintain a safe and productive work environment.

Desirable Skills:

  • MOT Tester (We will fund MOT Training /Refresher courses for employees who wish to become MOT Testers).
  • Main dealer Experience

Working Environment & benefits:

  • A friendly, modern and safe working environment
  • A competitive salary and bonus structure
  • Rewarding Bonus Scheme
  • Training and continued support
  • A wide range of corporate discounts
  • Long service awards
  • Uniform provided
  • Length of service rewarded with additional holidays.
  • Parts purchasing discount.
  • Manufacturer training
  • Access to courses for professional development

Hours: 7.30am to 4.15 pm Monday to Friday or 8.30am to 5.15pm or 9.15am to 6pm

Saturday (Overtime at time and a half paid) on a Rota 8.30 to 12.30 (Currently 1 in 4)

Individual time saved bonus – Uncapped

30 Days Holidays (Inc 8 Bank Holidays)

Salary negotiable depending on experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Commission pay
  • Performance bonus

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: One location

Mechanic/Vehicle Technician Vacancy

Immediate start available

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technician to join the team at our modern Transit Centre workshop on Penarth Road, Cardiff.

Essential Skills.

  • Light Vehicle Qualification / Time Served also accepted
  • Full Driving Licence with an acceptable record.
  • Computer Literate
  • Good verbal and written English skills

Desirable Skills

  • MOT Tester (We will fund MOT Training /Refresher courses for employees who wish to become MOT Testers).
  • Main dealer Experience

Hours: 7.30am to 4.15 pm Monday to Friday or 8.30am to 5.15pm or 9.15am to 6pm

Saturday (Overtime at time and a half paid) on a Rota 8.30 to 12.30 (Currently 1 in 4)

Individual time saved bonus – Uncapped

30 Days Holidays (Inc 8 Bank Holidays)

Salary: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Salary negotiable depending on experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Commission pay
  • Performance bonus

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

If you feel you have the necessary skills and attributes for this role, and are looking for an exciting new challenge, please email Nerys Jenkins on nerys.jenkins@fordthorne.co.uk

Strip and Build Technician – Accident Repair Centre 

A vacancy has arisen in our Accident Repair Centre for a Strip & Build Technician.
The minimum qualification required for this role is NVQ level 3 or equivalent and you must be willing to undertake regular update training.
If you or someone you know would like to apply or would like more information, please contact:
Ray.robinson@fordthorne.co.uk
Nerys.jenkins@fordthorne.co.uk