Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

Lookers; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a qualified Vehicle Technician to join their workshop. The role offers a competitive salary up to £40,600 OTE, with opportunities for career progression and training in hybrid and electric technologies. Ideal candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications and a full UK driving licence. Join us to deliver exceptional vehicle services and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with structured pay scales

Generous annual leave

Access to discounted technology purchases

Discounted gym memberships

Comprehensive health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an automotive workshop is preferred.
• MOT Licence would be a bonus.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out pre-delivery inspections on new and used vehicles.
• Conducting vehicle health checks using the latest technology.
• Completing minor repairs on new and used vehicles.

Skills

Experience in automotive workshop

Ability to understand and carry out basic diagnosis in mechanical and electrical work

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

OTE

Overview

Service Technician

Newcastle Audi

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £40,600 OTE(Basic between £30,000 to £32,000, plus bonus of £6,600 and additional £2k for EV qualification)

Hours: 42 hours per week (shift basis between Monday- Friday 08:00 - 17:00, and alternate Saturdays 08:00 to 12:00)

Lookers Newcastle Audi is recruiting for a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to join their fantastic workshop. While working alongside our 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 Newcastle Audi you will be reporting to the service manager, and you will be given on-going support to ensure that you have the tools needed to be able to perform to the very best of your ability! 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!

Responsibilities may include:

• 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

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within an automotive workshop. You\'ll be self-motivated, ambitious, and eager to learn, while being able to work to the highest standards. You will require a full UK driving licence and completion of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification. MOT Licence would be a bonus!

Having previous experience of working with the brand would be advantageous in this role, although not essential as full brand accreditation training can be provided.

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 issuccessful,we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us.Thesewill includeverifying your recent employment, address, credit historyandastandardcriminal recordcheck. For roles that require you to drive, adriving licence checkwill also be carried out.Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.