Diagnostic Technician / Senior Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motor vehicle retailer in the UK is seeking a Senior or Diagnostic Technician at their Ellesmere Port location. This role involves mechanical and electrical diagnostics, team collaboration, and customer interactions. The ideal candidate will have a minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification and relevant experience, with opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Critical illness cover

Life Assurance

Smart Health

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Additional earning potential through bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior or Diagnostic Technician required.
• Full and valid UK driving licence is mandatory.
• Self-motivated with high standards and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues using diagnostic machinery.
• Collaborate with the Master Technician for complex problems.
• Advise customers on necessary further work.

Skills

Mechanical diagnosis

Electrical diagnosis

Customer advising

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Job Description

Overview:

Location: Lookers Vauxhall Ellesmere Port

Salary: up to £47,600 OTE (including a basic up to £39,000, plus additional £2,000 for EV qualification and bonus) overachievement bonus available!

Hours: 42; Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm plus alternate Saturdays: 8:00am-12:00pm

Our Service team at Vauxhall Ellesmere Port is recruiting for a Senior or Diagnostic Technician to join their workshop. You will carry out mechanical and electrical diagnosis to manufacturer guidelines, liaising with the Master Technician for guidance on complex issues.

This role offers the chance to learn from an experienced team, work on prestigious vehicles, and benefit from ongoing support, training, including manufacturer accredited schemes and Hybrid & Electric training for career progression.

Responsibilities:

1. Carrying out mechanical and electrical diagnosis using brand-specific diagnostic machines to manufacturer guidelines.
2. Collaborating with the Master Technician for guidance on complex issues.
3. Working closely with the manufacturer's technical team when needed.
4. Advising customers or manufacturers on further work required.
5. Road testing vehicles with customers to identify faults.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Motor industry experience (brand or non-brand).
• A full and valid UK driving licence.

Previous experience as a Senior or Diagnostic Technician is required. The candidate should be self-motivated, supportive of the team, ambitious, eager to learn, and committed to high standards.

Salary banding:

• £30,000 for NVQ level 3 qualified Technician with no brand experience.
• £32,000 for a qualified Technician with over 12 months brand experience.
• £34,000 for a Senior/Diagnostic Technician.
• £39,000 for an accredited Master Technician.

About us:

Lookers is a leading motor vehicle retailer in the UK, representing over 30 manufacturers, with over 150 dealerships nationwide. We offer a competitive benefits package, including holidays, critical illness cover, Life Assurance, Smart Health, enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, and additional earning potential through bonuses.

We invest in our people through manufacturer and management training and celebrate success at all levels. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a discrimination-free, inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their potential.

Successful applicants will undergo employment checks, including employment verification, address and credit checks, criminal record checks, and driving licence verification.

If your skills and experience match, please apply today. Our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you.