What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic position at Swickard Redwood City Corporation, d/b/a Landrover Redwood City,?
Description
Redwood City, CA | M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Veterans Encouraged to Apply | $37.30 - $45.00 per flat-rate hour | Land Rover / European Luxury Experience Preferred
- Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Land Rover Certified Technicians
You want predictable work. Steady hours. A shop that runs right.
Land Rover Redwood City, part of Swickard Automotive Group, is hiring experienced Flat Rate Service Technicians. We run disciplined shops -- clear dispatch, parts that show up, leaders who remove roadblocks instead of creating them.
If you value precision, steady standards, and a team that follows through, you will feel at home here.
How We Operate -- Standards and Systems
This is what makes us different from the shop down the street:
• Clear dispatching and steady work mix to protect your flag hours every week
• Updated Land Rover diagnostic tools and current OEM repair information -- always
• Documented SOPs that cut wasted time and reduce friction
• Consistent parts processes to minimize delays and protect throughput
• Shop leadership that coaches, gives feedback, and holds everyone accountable -- including themselves
What You Will Do
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain Land Rover vehicles to OEM specifications
• Perform warranty and customer-pay repairs with precision and documentation discipline
• Communicate clearly with advisors and shop leadership to keep work moving
• Protect guest safety and trust through quality control and comeback prevention
• Perform test drives to confirm repair quality before vehicle return
• Recommend preventative maintenance services to guests
• Maintain a clean, organized bay consistent with Land Rover standards
What You Bring
Must have:
• 2 years of dealership technician experience
• Strong diagnostic and electrical skills with ability to follow OEM procedures
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license
• Team-first communication -- advisors, dispatch, and shop foreman depend on you
Strong plus:
• Land Rover, Jaguar, or European luxury brand experience
• Land Rover factory certifications (required for sign-on bonus eligibility)
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications
Compensation and Benefits
• Pay: $37.30 - $45.00 per flat-rate hour based on experience and certifications
• Sign-On: Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for Land Rover certified technicians -- paid over 5 months
• Progressive plan: Pay increases as tenure grows and certifications are added -- we reward the investment you make in your craft
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Training: Paid manufacturer training -- we cover the cost of certifications that advance your career
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases and services
Your Career Path at Swickard
Swickard is not just a job. It is a place to build something that lasts.
• Start as a Flat Rate Technician -- master the Land Rover product and our shop standards
• Advance to Master Technician as factory certifications and efficiency metrics grow
• From there: Shop Lead and Fixed Ops leadership roles for those who want to lead
• 40 rooftops and premium brands -- opportunity to move, grow, and specialize across the group
High performers do not stay stuck here. They move up.
About Swickard Automotive Group
Founded in 2014. Grown to 40 rooftops and nearly 3,000 team members. Consistently ranked among the fastest-growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News.
We are a hospitality company that happens to sell cars. That means we treat our guests and our team members the same way -- with respect, follow-through, and high standards. Brands include Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Volvo, and more.
Salary : $37 - $45