Technician | Waylands Kia

Technician

Waylands Kia, Reading

Are you ambitious, a team-player and driven to deliver a first-class service to our customers?

If so, you could be just who we at Waylands Automotive are looking for!

We are looking to recruit a fully skilled Technician to work alongside our existing dedicated team at our Kia dealership in Reading. The successful candidate will be time served and hold NVQ or equivalent qualifications to Level 3.

Waylands is a successful and growing motor retail group, with 15 representation points across the Thames Valley and the M4 corridor, extending into South Wales.

What’s the role?

You must be able to use current diagnostic equipment, have a proven track record in delivering 'right first time' work and have good communication skills.

In this role you will work towards productivity and efficiency targets, and repair and service customer vehicles. Main dealer experience would be preferred; however full training will be given. A full driving licence is essential.

What Do You Get in Return?

Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, plus alternate Saturdays on a rota basis (40 hours per week).

Generous basic salary of £32-£40k, plus department bonus.
31 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays)
Benefits platform with employee support programme
Discounted rates of vehicle parts and servicing
Opportunities for training and career progression
Contributory pensions scheme for eligible staff
Life insurance 3x salary

Why Waylands?

Waylands are an independent family-owned car dealer. Our company value “our people are at the heart of our success” was demonstrated recently when we won the AM Dealer Group of the Year award for the sixth year running.

Our commitment to providing the highest quality service and the confidence and pride we have in our company are the reasons for our glowing reputation which we have earned through many years of hard work.

We like to grow our own talent. We love promoting people and offer a range of development and training. We recruit talent over experience.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because diverse views and ideas make our company stronger. If you’re interested in learning more, we’d love to receive your application.

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Closing Date 27/01/2026

Location Waylands Kia Reading

Benefits Aftersales

Working Hours Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, plus alternate Saturdays on a rota basis (40 hours per week).

Salary Generous basic salary of £32-£40k, plus department bonus.

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Reg Office: Imperial Way Reading Berkshire RG2 0BF

Reg. Company Number: 10253292

VAT Reg. No. 315 340 439

Waylands Automotive Limited is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486). Permitted activities include advising on and arranging general insurance contracts and acting as a credit broker not a lender.

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