Vehicle Suspension and Steering Mechanic

We are looking for a Vehicle Suspension and Steering Mechanic to join our Accident Repair Centre in Hudson. You will be entrusted with the critical task of maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing the suspension and steering systems of various vehicles, ensuring top-quality results that align with our insurers' high standards. With a keen eye for detail and a thorough understanding of vehicle repairs, you will work efficiently in a modern fast-paced clean environment, collaborating as a team player and consistently meeting tight deadlines.

This role will include, but is not limited to:

- Diagnose problems with suspension and steering systems using diagnostic equipment and test drives.

- Repair or replace damaged or worn suspension components such as shock absorbers, struts, and control arms.

- Align wheels to manufacturers' specifications to ensure proper handling.

- Inspect and service steering systems, including power steering pumps, racks, and linkages.

- Perform regular maintenance, such as lubrication and adjustment of suspension and steering parts.

- Test drive vehicles to ensure that suspension and steering issues have been resolved.

- Regularly check all tools to ensure they are fit for purpose.

Proven experience as a mechanic in an automotive repair environment.

- In-depth knowledge of all aspects of vehicle repair.

- Strong understanding of ADAS systems.

- Knowledgeable in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles.

- Attentive and meticulous when handling suspension and steering repairs.

- Capable of completing tasks from start to finish within set timeframes and to a high standard.

- Able to work efficiently under pressure and manage high volumes of work.

Halo is the industry leading UK-based accident repair group, with 38 established accident repair centres across the UK and we are still growing.

Partnered with IRS (Intelligent Repair Services) based in Germany, who are the largest provider of accident claim services in Europe, this partnership provides Halo with an unrivalled platform and the resource for excellent training, development and employee packages!

Salary: £21-23 per hour (up to £59,800 per annum) depending on experience and qualifications with an increase on completion of probation

Hours: 7am - 5pm Monday to Friday and 1 in 2 Saturday mornings depending on business needs.

Halo ARC Hudson, Keep It Simple - simple solutions are harder to find than complex ones, but consistency and simplicity matter most.

Do the Right Thing - if it feels right in your heart, do it. If it doesn't, then don't.

And most importantly, always be extraordinary.

Halo is extremely well known within the insurance industry for having extraordinarily high performing people and since we are a people thinking business, we know that it's our teams and centres that provide extraordinary results. Therefore, you can expect an excellent package and environment.

- Accredited Living Wage Employer

- Employee assistance programme for you and your family

- Health and wellbeing apps

- Cycle scheme

- Gym discounts

- Retail and restaurant discount and cashback

- Life Insurance

- Health Insurance

- VirtualGP

- Enhanced family friendly pay such as maternity and paternity

- Free fruit and pizza

- Refer a friend bonus incentive

- Employee recognition rewards

- Team Event Budget (do something fun together!)

- Discounted LV insurance

- Get appreciated for your time with paid breaks

- 25 days holiday plus public holidays

- We invest in YOU with opportunities for career progression

- Pension contributions

- Work within a modern and clean working environment

- And we are always open to hearing what our people want!

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. We are an inclusive workplace, where staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves.