Diagnostic Technician

Taggarts Motor Group; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Newcastle is seeking a skilled Senior or Diagnostic Technician to join their dynamic workshop team. You will perform vehicle health checks, maintenance, and diagnostics, contributing to a supportive and professional environment. The ideal candidate should have NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and experience in a dealership. This role offers competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a modern workshop equipped with the latest technology.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Discounted gym memberships

Access to Techscheme for discounted technology

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in dealership or independent garage necessary.
• Focused on delivering top-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle health checks using advanced diagnostic tools.
• Carry out servicing, diagnostics, and repairs to a high standard.
• Conduct road tests to ensure faults have been resolved.

Skills

Vehicle Diagnostics

High-Quality Work

Self-Motivated

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Additional qualifications in diagnostics or electric/hybrid vehicles

Job description

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Overview

Location: Newcastle Nissan and PremiumJob Type: Full-Time

Working Hours: 42 hours per week, Mon to Fri 08:00 to 16:30 with one later finish at 17:30 and 1 Saturday per month 08:00 to 12:30

Newcastle Nissan and Lookers Premium are looking for a skilled Senior or Diagnostic Technician to join our dynamic workshop team. This is a great opportunity to work with a leading brand and advance your career in a supportive, professional environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform vehicle health checks using advanced diagnostic tools

• Carry out servicing, diagnostics, and repairs to a high standard

• Complete any additional repairs with customer approval

• Conduct road tests to ensure faults have been resolved

• Maintain accurate and thorough service documentation

Skills and Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

• Additional qualifications in diagnostics or electric/hybrid vehicles are a plus

• A full UK driving licence

• Experience working in a dealership or independent garage

• A self-motivated, professional attitude with a focus on high-quality work

What We Offer:

• Excellent career development and progression opportunities

• Manufacturer-accredited training, including EV and hybrid certifications

• A modern, well-equipped workshop with the latest technology

• A supportive team environment

Whether you're currently working in a dealership or independent garage, if you're passionate about diagnostics and delivering top-quality service—we’d love to hear from you.

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits:

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application issuccessful,we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us.Thesewill includeverifying your recent employment, address, credit historyandastandardcriminal recordcheck. For roles that require you to drive, adriving licence checkwill also be carried out.Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.