Vehicle Technician Mechanic

Lookers Motor Group Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auto service provider in Birmingham is seeking a Service Technician to join their workshop. You will be responsible for carrying out vehicle health checks, services, and repairs while maintaining high standards of customer service. Ideal candidates have NVQ Level 3 and experience as Technicians. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with structured pay scales

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent motor industry experience.
• Previous experience as a Senior or Diagnostic Technician.
• Full and valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-delivery inspections on new and used vehicles.
• Conduct vehicle health checks using latest technology.
• Complete all relevant paperwork to a high standard.

Skills

Critical Care

Bidding

IT Project Management

Advertisement

Corporate

Fire Fighting

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Overview

Service Technician

Location: Lookers Birmingham Vauxhall & HUB

Salary: up to 42600 OTE (including a basic up to 34000 plus uncapped bonus)

Hours: 42: Monday-Friday 8:30am‑6:00pm plus 1 in 3 Saturdays 8:00am‑12:00pm

Lookers Vauxhall Birmingham are recruiting for a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic 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 Vauxhall Birmingham 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 Vehicle Technicians / Mechanics 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 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 that 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 manufacturers 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 to be considered for this role 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 must also have previous experience as a Senior or Diagnostic Technician. 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.

Salary banding for this role is 30000 for NVQ level 3 qualified Technician with no brand experience, 32000 for a qualified Technician with more than 12 months brand experience and 34000 for a Senior Technician.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave including 6 months full pay for maternity and adoption leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow access a portion of your pay as you earn with features to stream, save and track your money through a user‑friendly app
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

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.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, 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 commencing employment, including verifying your recent employment address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. All offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

Required Experience: IC

Key Skills

• Critical Care
• Bidding
• IT Project Management
• Advertisement
• Corporate
• Fire Fighting

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1