Porsche Cars GB Ltd

Vehicle Technical Support Intern at Porsche Cars Great Britain (PCGB)

Porsche Cars GB Ltd  •  Reading, GB (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Job:

To support the Service Quality team in providing technical and warranty support for vehicles and associated digital services to Porsche Centres and their customers through the provision of high quality technical and warranty documentation and advice.

This is a Placement Year position for a candidate currently studying an Undergraduate degree at university, seeking a placement for their third year. The role will commence in August 2027. Please ensure that you have read and understood the requirements of the role before applying.

Responsibilities:

  • Support Porsche Centres with technical and repair queries relating to ICE, hybrid, electric vehicles, and Porsche Connect services.
  • Assist with the assessment, management, and resolution of technical support cases and repair requests.
  • Liaise with Porsche Centre technicians to investigate and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Support the validation and documentation of repair methods using vehicles and specialist workshop equipment.
  • Assist in the management and maintenance of the Porsche vehicle fleet, including bookings, repairs, servicing, and MOTs.
  • Learn, document, and support new vehicle technologies, features, and digital services.
  • Create, review, and publish technical support and warranty documentation for Porsche Centres and internal teams.
  • Support Porsche Centres with the configuration and use of diagnostic systems, tools, and workshop equipment.
  • Assist in delivering technical training sessions tailored to different business audiences.
  • Collaborate with Technical Support and Customer Information Centre teams on day-to-day operations.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation to support technical processes and knowledge sharing.
  • Process, analyse, and present technical data through reports and graphical insights.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Studying a Automotive Engineering related degree at university.
  • Excellent level of PC literacy, including MS-Office, Excel, Word,
  • Highly proficient in both spoken and written English.
  • Understanding of motor vehicle fundamentals,
  • Must have held a clean driving license for more than 2 years.

Preferred Qualifications

  • An Interest and proficiency in the use of mobile devices and web services.
  • Keen interest in the automotive industry, motor vehicles and associated new technologies.
  • Willingness to work both in an office and workshop environment.
  • Prioritising skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Porsche is committed to promote a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities. Our strong family embodies the values of freedom, respect and tolerance.

To fulfil this mission, Porsche is devoted to celebrating our diverse voices and cultivating an environment that reflects the varied communities we touch. This is our commitment, and we invite you to share in this vision.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

  • Highly Competitive salary.
  • Fixed hours each week - 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm.
  • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
  • Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products.
  • Life Assurance.
  • DC Pension Scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing.
  • Dedicated mental health champions.
  • Opportunity to visit the Porsche Experience Centre in Silverstone and drive the full Porsche vehicle range.

Location:

Porsche Cars GB Ltd and Porsche Retail Head Office is located conveniently by junction 12 of the M4, adjacent to a retail park, gym, and well-known fast-food restaurants. It is within walking distance of Theale's main line train station and a bus stop which operate regular services to Reading Town Centre.

Due to the high volume of applications we generate for our vacancies, we are regrettably not able to send a personalised reply to every applicant.

Porsche Cars GB Ltd

About Porsche Cars GB Ltd

“In the beginning I looked around and could not find quite the car I dreamed of. So I decided to build it myself.”

Inspired by these words from our founder Ferry Porsche, everyone at Porsche Cars GB is driven by dreams. First realised in 1948 when Ferry created the first Porsche sports car, the 356 ‘No 1’ Roadster, this visionary ethos continues to guide us over seven decades later. Encouraging us all to chase ambition. To fulfil our true potential. To push the limits of what’s possible. To add vibrancy to the everyday. To dream in full colour.

Porsche Cars GB, based in Reading, Berkshire, is wholly owned by Porsche AG in Stuttgart, and is the fourth largest market globally for the luxury sports car manufacturer. With 46 Porsche Centres across the UK and Ireland, including our Porsche Service Centres, our trusted business partners in the retail network welcome owners, fans and enthusiasts.

 

Additionally, the unique tracks at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone, offers owners and fans a fascinating environment to explore the performance and technology of our cars.

Now, as we celebrate 75 years of Porsche sports cars, we believe there’s never been a more exciting, creative, and meaningful time to join us. This celebratory milestone unlocks a kaleidoscope of opportunity for new and existing colleagues alike. As well as our valued customers. Where a shared belief in facing every challenge with a can-do, entrepreneurial spirit, technicolour vision, inclusive positivity and steadfast teamwork will allow our collective dreams to colour the next 75 years.

Join the journey here for regular Porsche product news, company updates and Porsche Cars GB career opportunities.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Reading, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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