Senior / Diagnostic Technician

Lookers; Chelmsford, Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

OTE

Overview

Chelmsford Ford

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: up to £49,600 OTE (basic up to £41,000 plus additional £2k per annum for EV qualification and bonus of £6,000 per annum)

Hours: (42 hours per week) Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5.00pm and Saturdays on rota 8:00am - 12:30pm

Our Service team at Chelmsford Ford are recruiting for a Senior or Diagnostic Technician to join their fantastic workshop. While working alongside a team of other 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 on-going support to ensure you have everything you need in order 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 machine) to manufacturers guidelines
• Working with the Master Tech for guidance when dealing with complex issues
• Working closely with the manufacturers 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 to be considered for this role will have 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 must also have previous experience as a Senior or Diagnostic Technician. You’ll be self-motivated whilst being able to support your team, ambitious and eager to learn, and are able to work to and maintain the highest of standards to all vehicles that take a spin through our doors.

About us

Lookers are proud to be one of the top motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing over 30 vehicle manufacturers, 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
• 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, 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 bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers are 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 self 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 us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.

If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and one of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.