Service Technician

Lookers; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motor retailer is seeking a Service Technician for their workshop in Blackpool. The successful candidate will conduct vehicle services and repairs while providing excellent customer service. Candidates must have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and a full UK driving licence. The role comes with career growth opportunities and an industry-leading benefits package.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays that increase with service

Eligibility to join one of our car schemes

Critical illness cover after 2 years

Life Assurance

Smart Health - free access to support 24/7

Enhanced paid maternity & paternity

Enhanced adoption leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop setting.
• Self-motivated and ambitious.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle health checks and services according to guidelines.
• Carry out repairs and warranty work as needed.
• Complete all relevant paperwork to a high standard.

Skills

Vehicle Health Checks

Customer Service

Vehicle Repairs

MOT Licencing

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

OTE

Overview

Volkswagen Blackpool

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £40k (Including OTE)

Hours: 42 hours per week Monday - Friday between 8am and 6pm - Saturday on a rota basis.

Lookers VW Blackpool is recruiting for a Service Technician to join their 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.

Here at Lookers VW Blackpool you will be reporting to the service manager, where you will be given on-going support to ensure that you have the tools needed to be able to perform to the very best! We can also 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 Vehicle Technician or an experienced Mechanic, 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 vehicle service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and customer requests• Carrying out any additional repairs once authorised by the customer• Warranty repairs are 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

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within a workshop. 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. MOT Licence would be a bonus!

Having previous experience of working with the brand would be advantageous in this role, although not essential as full brand accreditation training can be provided.

If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch. Or, if you require further information about this vacancy, please email [e-mail]

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.

Benefits

• Enhanced holidays that increase with service
• Eligibility to join one of our car schemes
• 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
• Enhanced adoption leave

For some roles a company car and 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 with our annual Lookers Excellence Awards. So? What are you waiting for?

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.