Technician

Lookers; North Shields; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lookers PDI Centre is recruiting a qualified Vehicle Technician to join their North Shields workshop. You'll carry out vehicle health checks, conduct services, and handle repairs while benefitting from exceptional career progression and training opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays that increase with service

Eligibility to join one of our car schemes

Critical illness cover after 2 years

Smart Health - free access to support 24/7

Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Qualifications

• Prior experience working within a workshop required.
• Full UK driving licence necessary.
• Completion of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle health checks using the latest technology.
• Conduct vehicle service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines.
• Complete relevant paperwork to a high standard.

Skills

Self-Motivated

Ambitious

Customer Service

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

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Overview

PDI Centre - North Shields

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Thursday - 7.30am - 4.30 - Friday 7.30am - 4.00pm

Lookers PDI Centre is recruiting for a Vehicle 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 PDI Centre in North Shields 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!

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 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

Qualifications

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.

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
• 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 and 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.