Vehicle Technician / Mechanic

Lookers; Crewe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Crewe is looking for a qualified Vehicle Technician to join their team. You will be responsible for conducting vehicle health checks, servicing, and repairs, ensuring high standards of customer service. If you have NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and are eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you. This position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, including ongoing training and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with progression

Generous annual leave

Health insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain high standards.
• Self-motivated with ambition to learn.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle health checks and services using latest technology.
• Carry out additional repairs once authorized by the customer.
• Complete all relevant paperwork to a high standard.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Motor industry experience

Full and valid UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Vehicle Technician

Lookers, BMW Crewe

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £28,000 - £36,000 DOE. Up to £6,600 in uncapped bonus + extra 2K for EV Qualification

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, 42 hours, 1 in 4 Saturdays on rota basis

Lookers BMW Crewe is recruiting for a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to join their 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 Lookers BMW Crewe, you will be reporting to the accomplished Ryan Jones, where you will be given on-going support to ensure that you have the tools needed to perform to the very best. We can also offer you excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes, as well as 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!

• 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

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a 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 able to work to and maintain the highest of standards for all vehicles.

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

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

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
• Free Will writing services to help plan for the future
• 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, 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 commencing employment with us. These will include 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. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.