Service Technician

Lookers; Ellesmere Port, Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job description

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Overview

Lookers Chester Vauxhall Bodyshop

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £30,000 - £39,000 (depending on qualifications and experience); plus bonus up to £6,600 (Uncapped)

Hours: (42) Monday - Friday 8:15am - 5:15pm, including two Saturday mornings per month

Chester Vauxhall Bodyshop are recruiting for a Service Technician to join their small team of six in a settled workshop environment. Whilst working alongside five other experienced technicians, you will play a vital role in the team, completing warranty work on vans and light vehicles using the latest technology.

This Vauxhall approved site is located on Deeside Industrial Estate. It is a brilliant opportunity to learn from the Bodyshop Manager and Service Manager and develop your skill set with the support of the team. We can offer excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes and EV training, accelerating your career further!

Responsibilities

• Carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology
• Conducting vehicle service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and customer requests
• Carrying out any additional repairs once authorised by the customer
• Warranty repairs as per the manufacturer’s guidelines and relevant write up is complete
• Taking the customers vehicle out on a road test to ensure all faults are rectified
• Complete all relevant paperwork to a high standard

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following to be considered for this role: 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 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.

Although previous Vauxhall experience is desirable, it is not essential to be considered, as brand accredited training will be provided. The same applies for any Diagnostic and MOT experience.

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.

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]