Vehicle Technician – Hybrid & Electric Training

Lookers Motor Group Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Maternity & paternity leave

Techscheme discounts

Job summary

Lookers Gateshead Kia are recruiting a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to join their workshop. You will carry out vehicle health checks, services and repairs using the latest technology, reporting to the Aftersales Manager and benefiting from manufacturer training opportunities.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with opportunities for career progression and training in Hybrid & Electric systems.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a mechanic.
• You will require a full UK driving licence and completion of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Having previous experience of working with brand would be advantageous, although not essential as full brand accreditation training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out pre-delivery inspections on new and used vehicles
• Carrying out checks in line with manufacturers guidelines
• Fitting any additional accessories requested by the customer
• Vehicle health check and report any further work which may be required
• Checks on the vehicles' lights, tyre pressure, mechanical and electrical components
• Completing minor repairs on new and used vehicles
• Ability to understand and carry out basic diagnosis in both mechanical and electrical work
• 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

Skills

Vehicle Technician

Mechanic

Driving Licence (UK)

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Lookers Gateshead Kia are recruiting a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to join their workshop. You will carry out vehicle health checks, services and repairs using the latest technology, reporting to the Aftersales Manager and benefiting from manufacturer training opportunities.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with opportunities for career progression and training in Hybrid & Electric systems.