Diagnostic Technician / Senior Mechanic

OTE

Overview

Ford, South Woodham Ferrers

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: up to £44,600 OTE (basic £36,000 to £38,000 depending on qualifications)

Hours: 42 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:00 to 17:00 and alternate Saturdays 08:00 to 12:00

Our Ford Dealership in South Woodham Ferrers is recruiting for a Senior Technician to join their fantastic workshop. While working alongside a team of experienced technicians, you will play a vital role carrying out mechanical and electrical diagnosis to manufacturer guidelines, and liaising with the Master Technician for guidance when dealing with complex issues.

This is a brilliant opportunity to learn from an incredible Team at Ford, where you will be provided with ongoing support to ensure you have everything you need to succeed in your role, with the chance to work on prestigious vehicles. We can also offer you excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes and Hybrid & Electric training, to accelerate your career further.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out mechanical and electrical diagnosis using brand-specific diagnostic machines to manufacturers' guidelines
• Working with the Master Technician for guidance when dealing with complex issues
• Working closely with the manufacturer's technical team when guidance is required
• Advising the customer/manufacturer of any further work required
• Road testing with the customer to support in identifying faults

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a minimum NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, motor industry experience (brand or non-brand), and a full and valid UK driving licence. You’ll be self-motivated while being able to support your team, ambitious and eager to learn, and able to work to and maintain the highest standards for all vehicles that come through our doors.

About Us

Lookers are proud to be one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers and selling and servicing a huge range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across hundreds of locations throughout the UK & Ireland. We recognise the hard work, flexibility, and commitment of our people, so we offer an industry-leading benefits package. This includes competitive basic salaries plus:

• Enhanced holidays that increase with service
• Eligibility to join one of our car schemes
• Critical illness cover after 2 years and Life Assurance
• Smart Health - free access to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• For some roles, a company car and additional earning potential through commission or bonus.

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 team, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

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

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you starting with us. Depending on the role and responsibilities, these could include verifying your recent employment, address, and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.