Mini Cooper Service Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you a service technician at a dealership who is not interested in corporate politics?
Are you tired of jumping through hoops just to fix a car and get paid well for it?
We are a high-end, dealer-alternative automotive repair shop located on Stevens Creek Blvd. Owner-operated by a previous European dealership technician who gets you and wants to make a positive work environment.
We work only on European cars and want to add an experienced Automotive Technician to our team.
Qualifications for the role:
-You must be a competent maintenance mechanic and have at least 3-5 years’ experience on European vehicles
-You should be able to inspect a car and accurately report findings.
-You must have experience with reading and identifying factory parts diagrams for repairs and coordination with Parts Manager.
-You should have a professional appearance and personal cleanliness.
-Dealership experience is big plus.
Compensation competitive with local dealerships
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,500.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- San Jose, CA 95117: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Automotive repair: 2 years (Required)
- Dealership: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- ASE Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mini Cooper Service Technician roles across Fast Lane European's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £64,500 - £145,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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