Service Technician

Lookers; Cowes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lookers Birmingham Vauxhall and Used Car HUB is seeking a qualified Service Technician / MOT Tester to join its team. Responsibilities include conducting vehicle health checks, MOT testing, and additional repairs. The ideal candidate will possess NVQ Level 3 and be committed to delivering excellent customer service. Career progression opportunities are available, with support for EV training.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays

Critical illness cover

Smart Health access

Enhanced paid family leave

Qualifications

• Qualified MOT Tester with prior mechanic experience.
• Self-motivated and ambitious.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle health checks using the latest technology.
• Conduct MOT's following manufacturers' guidelines.
• Perform additional repairs after customer authorization.

Skills

Vehicle health checks

MOT testing

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

OTE

Overview

Lookers Birmingham Vauxhall and HUB

Contract Type:Permanent, Full-Time

Salary:up to£47,600 OTE (including £30,000 to £39,000 basic depending on qualifications and experience, plus bonus)plus overachievement bonus!

Hours:(42) 08:00 - 17:30 Monday Friday and Saturdays (rota basis) 08:00 - 12:00

Birmingham Vauxhall and Used Car HUB is recruiting for a Service Technician / MOT Tester to join our fantastic workshop. While working alongside our other experienced technicians, you will play a vital role, carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology, conducting vehicle services, and carrying out any additional repairs to make all vehicles that take a spin through our workshop roadworthy! Here at Vauxhall, we are committed to supporting you to be the best you can be and ensure that you have the tools needed to do the very best job! We can offer you excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes, as well as Hybrid & Electric training to accelerate your career further!

Our technicians play a vital role within our Service team by delivering first class customer service every time. We want you to be part of our success. If you’re a qualified MOT Tester, whether you work in a dealer group or independent garage we want to hear from you!

• Carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology
• Conducting MOT's in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and customer requests
• Carrying out any additional repairs once authorised by the customer
• Taking the customers vehicle out on a road test to ensure all faults are rectified
• Complete all relevant paperwork to a high standard

The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a mechanic. You'll be self-motivated, ambitious, and eager to learn, while being able to work to the highest standards. You will require a full UK driving licence and completion of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.

Having previous experience of working with brand would be advantageous, although not essential as full brand accreditation training can be provided. A MOT licence is essential for this role.

The salary range for this vacancy is between £30,000 for a Level 3 Qualified Technician up to £39,000 for a Master Technician, plus an additional £2,000 for EV qualification.

About us

Lookers are proud to be one of the top 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.