Vehicle Technician - Uxbridge Ford
Allen Motor Group
30000.00 - 35000.00 £ per year
Uxbridge, Hillingdon, London, UB8 2AG
Full time, permanent
The Breakroom Take
- Proper training
- Proper breaks
About Allen Motor Group
Allen Motor Group is a new and used car dealership.
Job description from Allen Motor Group
Allen Motor Group are currently looking to recruit a Vehicle Technician to join our Ford dealership in Uxbridge.
This position is offered on a full-time working contract of 45 hours a week, a 3 month guarantee of £40,000 while you settle in, after the initial period you can expect an OTE of £42,000 (which is our average earnings for Technicians). Our top 25% of technicians earn £58,000+ could you be one of them?
Why Allen Motor Group?
In addition to a highly attractive basic salary and target related bonus we also offer a range of other benefits including:
- 30 days holiday including bank holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement which increases with length of service
- Fantastic discounts on MOT’s, services and parts
- Life assurance benefit, at no cost to yourself & mental health support system
- Discounted gym membership
- Retailer discount portal with discounts from some of the UK’s biggest retailers
- Up to £1,000 refer a friend scheme
- Full training and support to develop and progress your career with Allen Motor Group
As a vehicle technician you’ll have some key tasks and activities within your area of responsibility:
- Provide technical and diagnostic service ensuring customer satisfaction and productivity targets are met and exceeded
- Maintain the highest level of technical knowledge and ensure compliance with manufacturer training
- Uphold company and manufacturer quality standards
- Ensure 100% compliance with vehicle health check processes
Required Skills & Experience
To be considered for the position you will need to possess a relevant formal qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3) as a minimum. We are looking for individuals who possess the following attributes & skills:
- A full UK driving licence
- Experience of inspection, repair and servicing motor vehicles
- MOT Tester qualification would be highly beneficial
- Fantastic verbal and written English skills
- Previous experience working in a franchised dealership (preferred but not essential)
At Allen Motor Group, we drive an inclusive workplace, respecting and encouraging applications from every background. Join our team, where every person matters.
To be considered for this opportunity please apply now
Job insights from Breakroom
Vehicle mechanics and technicians
Vehicle mechanics repair and service cars, vans and other vehicles
What you’ll do as a vehicle mechanic and technician:
- Drive vehicles
- Maintenance of vehicles and tools
- Understand mechanics and engineering
- Responsible for health and safety
- Ability to repair and replace parts needed
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Driving
- Physical activities
- Heavy lifting
- Wearing a uniform
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Allen Motor Group pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
71% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Allen Motor Group pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
41% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Allen Motor Group get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
81% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people get sick pay
Do Allen Motor Group pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
77% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Allen Motor Group?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
100% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Allen Motor Group?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
44% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Allen Motor Group feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Allen Motor Group get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
73% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Allen Motor Group?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
73% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Allen Motor Group enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
53% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Allen Motor Group recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
78% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Allen Motor Group?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
73% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Allen Motor Group?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 56% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Allen Motor Group head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
94% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Allen Motor Group is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
63% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Allen Motor Group employees say about their job
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Best thing
Payday and the people I work with
Worst thing
No progression mainly
Aftersales advisor at Allen Motor Group, January 2025
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