technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Motorhome Technician
Salary: Based on experience
Location: Portsmouth, UK
Hours: 5 days per week covering Monday – Friday (8:00-17:30) with room for flexible overtime.
Southdowns Motorhomes have a vacancy for a Motorhome Technician to join our team. If you have a previous experience in either the motorhome, caravan or marine industry this would be an advantage. However we are open to any applicant who possesses previous technical backgrounds in gas/heating engineering, plumbing, carpentry and/or electrical including 12/24 volt and 240 volt systems.
About us:
Southdowns Motorhome Centre is one of the leading motorhome dealerships in the UK, we represent some of the best quality motorhomes in the industry. As a family-run business, we pride ourselves in having a family at our core. We are keen to recruit people who will look to represent our values and help us achieve our objective of providing quality experiences to our customers. As a company we deal with both the sale and servicing of some of the top brands in the industry.
The position:
The position of Motorhome Technician is a full-time role involving a variety of responsibilities. The successful applicant for this role will be highly motivated and have an excellent attention to detail when working on vehicles. You will be expected to work to high standards, and carry out all aspects of habitation servicing, pre delivery inspections, fitting accessories and diagnosing faults. Being multi skilled is essential.
The role also includes:
- LPG installation, checks and repair.
- Internal woodwork installation and repair.
- 12 and 240 volt installation and repair.
- Warranty diagnosis and repair.
- Heating system diagnosis and repair.
- Water system repair.
- Installation of Motorhome accessories.
What we are looking for:
- Proactive in finding solutions.
- Able to work as part of a team and communicate well to both colleagues and customers.
- Adaptable to the needs of the business.
- Resilient and works well under pressure.
- Willing to undergo further training when necessary.
Free parking is available on site.
Candidates must be fluent in English, German is also advantageous.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (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:
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for technician roles across Southdowns Motorhome Centre'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 .
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 £40,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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