Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Added: 30 July 2026 | Closing Date: 31 August 2026
***Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence ***
About Us:
Richmond Motor Group?are one of the few remaining genuinely family-owned dealer groups in the south. We have expanded to employ 500+ members of staff in multi-franchised dealerships across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex.
We are a national Top 50 Dealer Group - and due to our expansion program, we are looking to grow our team further.
On a national level, we are top performers in the franchises we represent and win national awards year in year out, not just based on the numbers of vehicles sold, but equally on the level of Customer Satisfaction we provide for our many Customers.
Our franchises include:
Portsmouth:?Hyundai, MG, Skoda, Suzuki
Southampton:?Hyundai, MG, Skoda, Suzuki, Chery
Fareham:?Geely
Guildford:?Hyundai, MG, Genesis
Bognor Regis:?Hyundai, MG, Chery
Lymington:?Hyundai
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We are keen to recruit people who will represent our core values and help us achieve our objective to be the leading family-run motor retailer in the UK by providing an exemplary and unique experience, together with the best quality products and services, all driven by the family values at the heart of our business.
The Position:
We are currently looking for a Vehicle Technician to join our busy aftersales team at our Škoda dealership in Portsmouth, where you’ll be working alongside a very strong existing team of dedicated and knowledgeable staff in a modern and fully equipped workshop.
Aside from a competitive salary and an excellent uncapped bonus structure, we offer great work-life balance with no weekend working within your standard weekly hours. Overtime is available on both weekdays and weekends – with weekend overtime paid at time and a half!
For the right candidate, we also offer the opportunity to gain qualifications and certifications within: Hybrid, EV, High Voltage, F-Gas, MOT Tester Licence, and manufacturer accreditations with Škoda, Suzuki, and Mitsubishi. As our Vehicle Technician, you'll be:
Carrying out routine servicing, scheduled maintenance and manufacturer-recommended repairs.
Inspecting, maintaining and repairing engines, braking systems, steering, suspension, transmissions and other vehicle systems.
Repairing, replacing and rebuilding mechanical and electrical components, including major assemblies such as engines and gearboxes.
Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using diagnostic equipment and fault-finding techniques.
Carrying out system testing, interpreting fault codes and completing Vehicle Health Checks (eVHCs).
Preparing vehicles to manufacturer and DVSA standards, including MOT preparation, pre-delivery inspections (PDI) and used vehicle inspections.
Carrying out Class 4 MOT tests in line with DVSA standards (If qualified).
Essential Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
A minimum of 2 years exposure working within a similar Service Technician, Vehicle Technician, Master Technician, or MOT Tester role.
Level 2 or 3 Qualified (NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent).
Valid Class 4 MOT Licence (desirable, not essential).
Experienced in diagnostics and fault-finding.
Benefits:
30 Days Holiday (including bank holidays) that raises with length of service.
Private online GP service for employees and their family members.
£1,000 Health Bonus - if no sick days within a calendar year.
Friends and Family Car Repairs, Servicing, and MOT’s.
Excellent training and career progression opportunities.
Annual Christmas Party & Awards Evening.
Preferential Car-Purchasing Schemes.
High Street Discounts with Perkbox.
Recognition and Reward Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Workplace Pension Scheme.
Employee referral bonus.
Wellness Program.
Richmond Motor Group is committed to encouraging diversity and eliminating discrimination in both its role as an employer and as a provider of services. Our aim is that our employees are truly representative of all sections of society and work in an environment where everyone is respected and able to perform to the best of their ability. Our policy is to provide equality and fairness and not to discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. Richmond Motor Group opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. It is our policy to provide a suitable environment for people with disabilities. All reasonable facilities will be provided for staff with disabilities to perform their roles without difficulty or disadvantage. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
1995
Managing Director, Michael Nobes establishes Richmond Motor Group, starting with Hyundai Portsmouth.
2009
Richmond release King of Scrappage advertisement and raises awareness for Government Scrappage Scheme which puts Richmond Motor Group on the map.
Richmond establishes a Hyundai showroom in Southampton.
2010
Richmond becomes the Number 1 retailer supporting the Government Scrappage Scheme.
Richmond adds the Citroën franchise to the portfolio at the Portsmouth site.
2012
The Portsmouth site is redeveloped and we open a brand new state-of-the-art showroom.
2014
Guildford Hyundai is established following the purchase of a new site, establishing the Richmond name in Surrey.
Richmond win the Motor Trader Franchised Dealer of the Year Award.
2015
With significant investment, Richmond redevelops the Guildford site to make it the first world flagship site.
Richmond win the Motor Trader Franchised Dealer of the Year Award, for the second successive year.
2016
UK Van Supermarket is opened, allowing the company to specialise in commercial sales.
Hampshire Car Sales is opened in Portsmouth, specialising in Used Cars.
2017
Richmond Hyundai wins Sales Dealer of the Year Award at the European Hyundai Dealer Convention in Madrid.
Richmond Citroën Portsmouth win 4 awards at the Citroën & DS Excellence Awards.
2018
Hyundai Southampton site receives significant investment and develops site to Global Dealer Flagship status. Hyundai Southampton win Hyundai Dealer of the Year Award.
Richmond partners with MG to add another franchise to the expanding portfolio. MG branches awarded Top Dealer in the Southern Region in first year of trading.
2019
Richmond acquires Sparshatts dealerships in Fareham & Botley, adding ŠKODA, Suzuki and Mitsubishi to the company portfolio.
2020
Richmond acquires Newmans in Totton, adding an additional Suzuki dealership to the portfolio.
Richmond add the MG franchise to our Guildford site.
The Suzuki franchise is added to our Botley site.
2021
Richmond acquires an additional site in Havant, adding a third Suzuki dealership to the portfolio.
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