Technician / Mechanic

Lookers; Liverpool City Region, Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Service Technician to join their dynamic workshop in Liverpool. This role involves performing vehicle health checks, conducting services, and executing repairs using cutting-edge technology. The company prides itself on offering excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes. If you are a qualified Vehicle Technician or an experienced Mechanic eager to enhance your skills in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a team that values hard work and celebrates success, while enjoying a competitive salary and an industry-leading benefits package.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays

Critical illness cover

Life Assurance

Smart Health support

Enhanced paid maternity leave

Enhanced paid paternity leave

Enhanced paid adoption leave

Commission or bonus potential

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair required.
• Motor industry experience and a valid UK driving licence needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle health checks and services according to guidelines.
• Perform additional repairs and warranty work as authorized.
• Complete paperwork to a high standard after road testing vehicles.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Customer Service

Diagnostic Skills

MOT Testing

Electric Vehicle Knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Latest Technology for Vehicle Health Checks

Job description

OTE

Overview

Liverpool Vauxhall

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: up to £47,600 OTE (£30,000 - £39,000 basic plus £6,600 bonus uncapped, and additional £2k EV bonus) plus overachievement bonus!

Hours: (42 hours per week) Monday - Friday between 7.00am - 6:00pm, and every other Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm

Lookers Vauxhall Liverpool are recruiting for a Service Technician to join their fantastic workshop. While working alongside 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 Liverpool, you will report to the accomplished aftersales manager, who will give on-going support to ensure you have the tools needed to succeed in your role. We can also offer you excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes and 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 minimum 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 brand experience is desirable, it is not essential, as brand accreditation training will be provided. Diagnostic, MOT and EV experience is also desirable but not essential.

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 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.