Experienced Motorcycle Mechanic/Technician & MOT Tester

Powersport & Classic Motorcycles is a family-owned Motorcycle business based in Christchurch Dorset. We specialise in selling Classics from 70’s to 0’S with a passion for Italian Bikes. The business consists of a shop selling bikes, parts and accessories, an MOT bay offering MOTs by appointment and a ~Workshop offering servicing, repairs, diagnostics and tyres for modern, classic bikes.

Job Summary:
To work in the workshop, duties to include the general repair and servicing of all makes and models of bikes, MOT’s, tyre fittings, fault finding and general workshop jobs.

Key Responsibilities – including but not limited to:
- Carry out routine, scheduled services.
- Carry out a class 1 & Class 2 MOT and explain to the customer any advisories or issues encountered.
- Efficiently diagnosing standard and complex faults and ensuring underlying problems are identified and resolved.
- Test ride customer and sale bikes.
- Be able to identify & advise on any service advisories or defects.
- Good communication skills required, to liaise with our customers, provide technical explanations in a way that is easily understood.
- Excellent time management both personally and professionally.
- Tyre fitting, able to fit and balance tyres both on bikes and loose wheels.
- Ability to use diagnostic equipment.
- Stripping, fitting and replacing components on motorcycles, including engine rebuilds.
- All work to be produced to a very high level.
- Accurately complete job cards and reports, including any written descriptions of faults found or repairs completed.
- Working to deadlines to ensure work is completed on time.
- Would be expected to be an adaptable team player, with a positive attitude but also be able to work on their own initiative and effectively self-manage jobs.

Ideal Candidate

Someone with a passion for & experience with classic bikes including Italian bikes would be an advantage.
Able to work on their own initiative and effectively self-manage jobs.

Essential

Certified DVSA Motorcycle (class 1 & 2) MOT Tester (Or willing to obtain qualification).
Qualified Motorcycle service technician with at least 3 years’ experience in servicing a range of bikes.
Full motorcycle licence.

Benefits

Friendly one to one working environment.
Manage and run your own workshop.
Staff discount available on products and services.
20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (Christmas/New Year closure included).
Pro-rata for part time staff.
Pension.
Permanent or Part Time position.
Permanent - 5 Working days - Tuesday to Friday 8-hour day (8:30-17:00 with ½ hour for Lunch) Saturday (8:30 – 17:00 Summer & 8:30-12:30 Winter)
Hours to be negotiated (both full & part time applicants considered)