Job Opportunities
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Highbridge Caravan Centre is the largest Dealership in the South West for Motorhomes, Caravans, and Campervans
Highbridge Caravan Centre is a family business developed over 50 years. As one of the largest outdoor leisure dealerships in the Country we owe our success to an emphasis on exceeding customer expectations.
Current Vacancies in Highbridge, Somerset Branch
- Full-Time Awnings Salesperson
- Full-Time Service Technician
- Full-Time Warranty Administrator
- Full-Time Repair Technician
- Full Time Motor Vehicle and Light Commercial Technician
Current Vacancies in Teigngrace, Devon Branch
Highbridge, Somerset Branch
Full-Time Awnings Salesperson
We are currently looking for a Full time Awnings Sales Person to join our Highbridge team of helpful and friendly staff within our busy accessories, camping and awning departments.
The successful applicant will be required to:
- Assist and advise customers with their purchases
- Taking payments through the till
- Answering the telephone
- General retail duties
- Erect awning and camping displays
- Demonstrate inflatable awning and trailer tents to customers
(Full training will be given in all areas of the role)
The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a customer facing role and will have a genuine interest in outdoor leisure.
This position is full time - working 5 days per week including weekends. Please note Weekend working is essential for this role.
Full-Time Service Technician
Will be required to work to high standards on customers' vehicles. Working on the mechanical, LPG and electrical side of Touring Caravans and Motorhomes. Although mostly based at Highbridge you will also be required to undertake work on customers' vehicles either at their homes or campsite.
- Full training will be given.
- Experience in a workshop environment and proven technical ability is essential.
- The opportunity to take a City & Guilds in Caravan servicing, an LPG and industry electrical qualifications are available as well as various product knowledge courses throughout the year.
- 40 hour working week with optional overtime when available.
Full-Time Warranty Administrator
Our Highbridge. Somerset office is looking for a Full time Warranty Administrator to join our helpful and friendly team.
This role will involve working within a team and reporting directly to the Warranty Manager.
Duties to include:
- Administering all agreed warranty claims
- Ensuring all necessary documentation and parts for return are processed in line with the Caravan/Motorhome warranty procedures.
- Liaising with both internal and external customers.
- Keeping up to date with manufacturer guidelines for warranty, ensuring claims are made correctly in their entirety.
- Scanning and filing.
- Answering telephone
- Provide assistance to the aftersales department
- Ad hoc duties.
You will need to demonstrate the following qualities:
- GCSE English and Maths
- Highly organised
- Self-motivated
- Excellent attention to detail
- Can work on own initiative
- Work as part of a team
- Excellent telephone manner
- Strong IT skills
- Ideally you will have Warranty experience, but not essential as full training will be given.
Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm with alternate Saturdays 8am – 12.30pm
Full-Time Repair Technician
Will be required to work to high standards on customers' vehicles. Would suit someone with carpentry experience. Will involve repairing and replacing internal woodwork, external panels, and fitting canopies, bike racks, etc. 40 hours working and optional overtime available when required.
Full Time Motor Vehicle and Light Commercial Technician
We are currently looking for an Motor Vehicle and Light Commercial Technician to join our team of helpful and friendly staff at our Highbridge Branch.
The successful applicant will be required to:
- Carry out mechanical Pre-delivery inspection of New/Used Motorhomes
- Work on all makes and models of motorhomes.
- Work on all makes and models of cars.
- Carry out Cam belt replacements
- Carry out clutch repairs
- Carry out Engine work
- Understanding of Vehicle diagnosis
- (Full training will be given in all areas of the role)
The ideal candidate will:
- Work as part of a close team
- Be willing to assist with breakdown recovery
- Adapt to ever changing technologies
- Willing to learn
Qualification required:
- Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Motor Vehicle Repair and Replacement
- Proven track record of working in a garage/workshop environment
Hours:
- 40 hours per week
- Over time paid at time and half after 40 hours
- Monday - Friday Optional Saturday hours maybe available during busy periods
Teigngrace, Devon Branch
Full-Time Service Technician
Will be required to work to high standards on customers' vehicles. Working on the mechanical, LPG and electrical side of Touring Caravans and Motorhomes. Although mostly based at Teigngrace you will also be required to undertake work on customers' vehicles either at their homes or campsite.
- Full training will be given.
- Experience in a workshop environment and proven technical ability is essential.
- The opportunity to take a City & Guilds in Caravan servicing, an LPG and industry electrical qualifications are available as well as various product knowledge courses throughout the year.
- 40 hour working week with optional overtime when available.
Full-Time Repair Technician
Will be required to work to high standards on customers' vehicles. Would suit someone with carpentry experience. Will involve repairing and replacing internal woodwork, external panels, and fitting canopies, bike racks, etc. 40 hours working and optional overtime available when required.
Responsible Employers:
At Highbridge Caravans we are responsible employers and work in accordance with the Good Working Plan -ensuring our Employer 4% pension contributions and holiday pay is calculated on employees’ total pay.
We also offer free use of our company Motorhome for staff and their families to enjoy.
At Highbridge caravans we promote our family values. we are helpful, friendly and we care.
Application Form:
Please choose from the following downloads:
- Application Form - Microsoft Word [2007 DOCX file]
- Application Form - Microsoft Word [97 - 2003 DOC file]
- Application Form - Adobe Acrobat [PDF file]
How to apply:
All applications are processed at our main branch in Highbridge, Somerset
Please send your current CV and an application form / covering letter to:
Highbridge Caravan Centre Ltd.
A38 Bristol Road,
Highbridge,
Somerset,
TA9 4EX,
United Kingdom.
Alternatively: you can email your CV and application form to jobs@highbridgecaravans.co.uk, or deliver your application form in person at either branch.
Application forms are also available from Highbridge's Sales Office, click here for Directions.
Please note if you have not heard within 4 weeks of submitting your Application, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.
Seasonal positions are for immediate start until the end of September.
Salaries will be discussed at interview.