Vehicle Technician – Hybrid & Electric Training & Progression

Lookers; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary progression

Generous annual leave

Family leave benefits

Techscheme discounts

Job summary

Lookers Gateshead Kia are recruiting a Vehicle Technician to join their workshop. You will perform vehicle health checks, services and repairs, working with experienced colleagues.

The ideal candidate has a full UK driving licence and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent; brand accreditation training is available to accelerate your career, with clear progression opportunities. This is a permanent, full-time role with 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience as a vehicle technician or mechanic.
• Full UK driving licence.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• 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

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Lookers Gateshead Kia are recruiting a Vehicle Technician to join their workshop. You will perform vehicle health checks, services and repairs, working with experienced colleagues.

The ideal candidate has a full UK driving licence and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent; brand accreditation training is available to accelerate your career, with clear progression opportunities. This is a permanent, full-time role with 40 hours per week.