Senior / Diagnostic Technician

Lookers; North East; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry seeks a Senior or Diagnostic Technician at Lookers Ford South Shields. This role involves performing mechanical and electrical diagnosis, supporting a skilled team and engaging with prestigious vehicles. Significant career development training is emphasized, providing opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays that increase with service

Critical illness cover after 2 years

Life Assurance

Free access to health support 24/7

Enhanced paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Qualifications

• Accredited Diagnostic/Senior Technician experience required.
• Franchised Dealer experience needed.
• Full and valid UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide guidance for all Technicians and Apprentices.
• Conduct mechanical and electrical diagnosis using brand-specific tools.
• Liaise with technical teams and advise on further work.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team support

Ambitious

Diligence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Brand specific diagnostic machine

Job description

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Overview

Lookers Ford South Shields

Contract Type:Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: (42 hours per week) Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, including Saturdays 8:30am - 1:00pm on a rota

Salary: Up to £47,600 OTE (including £34,000 to £41,000 basic plus bonus)

Lookers Ford South Shields are recruiting for a Senior or Diagnostic to join their fantastic workshop. While working alongside a team of experienced technicians, you will play a vital role supporting all technicians and apprentices, as well as carrying out brand specific mechanical and electrical diagnosis to manufacturing guidelines.

This is a brilliant opportunity to continue your impressive career in the automotive industry while learning from one of the best Aftersales Managers. 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. This role would suit someone who is ambitious and eager to progress their career, as we can offer the chance to complete a Ford Accredited Master Technician qualification.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and provide guidance for all Technicians and Apprentices within the workshop
• Carrying out mechanical and electrical diagnosis using (Brand specific diagnostic machine) to manufacturers guidelines
• Assisting the Service and Diagnostic technicians with vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical diagnosis, using computer-based technology
• Liaising with the manufacturers’ technical team when guidance is required
• Advising the customer/ manufacturer of any further work required
• Road testing vehicles to ensure all work has been completed to the Lookers standard

Qualifications/ Experience

The ideal candidate to be considered for this role will need to be an Accredited Diagnostic or Senior Technician with NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, has motor industry Franchised Dealer experience, and a full and valid UK driving licence. You’ll be self-motivated whilst being able to support your team, ambitious and diligent in your approach, 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 three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 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. Or, if you require further information about this vacancy, please email [e-mail]