Vehicle Technician

Lookers; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join their team in Sheffield. The role involves performing vehicle health checks, conducting services, and handling repairs, ensuring top-notch customer service. With excellent career progression opportunities, successful candidates will receive extensive training, including manufacturer-accredited schemes to enhance their skills and future career.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays that increase with service

Eligibility to join car schemes

Critical illness cover after 2 years

Life Assurance

Smart Health support 24/7

Enhanced paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent required.
• Full and valid UK driving licence needed.
• Motor industry experience (brand or non-brand) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology.
• Conducting vehicle services in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines.
• Completing all relevant paperwork to a high standard.

Skills

Customer Service

Diagnostic Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

OTE

GBP £47,600.00/Yr.

Overview

Sheffield Ford

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Up to £49,600 OTE (including basic between £30,000 and £39,000 depending on experience and qualifications)

Hours: 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday and Saturday on rota

Sheffield Ford are recruiting for a Vehicle 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.

The Aftersales Manager will provide 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

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 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.