Vehicle Technician / Mechanic / MOT Tester Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Lookers plc; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with structured pay progression

Generous annual leave increasing with service

Enhanced family leave policies

Discounted technology purchases through Techscheme

Eyecare vouchers

24/7 access to GP services

Dental insurance

Optional critical illness cover

Flexible life assurance options

Discounted gym memberships

Travel insurance

Job summary

A prominent automotive retailer in the UK is seeking a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic for their Glasgow Volvo workshop. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, along with motor industry experience. You will conduct vehicle health checks and perform services following manufacturers' guidelines. The company offers a competitive salary between £34,000 and £41,000, and extensive benefits including career development opportunities, flexible life assurance, and wellness services.

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Motor industry experience is required.
• Full and valid UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle health checks using the latest technology.
• Perform services according to manufacturers' guidelines.
• Carry out authorized repairs as requested by the customer.
• Document and complete all necessary paperwork to a high standard.

Skills

Self-motivation

Ambitious and eager to learn

Ability to work in a team

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

Job description

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.

Lookers Glasgow Volvo

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £34,000 - £41,000, DOE ; plus OTE up to £6,000

Hours: 40 hours per week. 1 in 3 Saturdays 8:30am - 12:30pm

Glasgow Volvo is recruiting a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to join their team in a fantastic workshop. Whilst working alongside experienced technicians, you will play a vital role in the team, carrying out vehicle repairs using the latest technology.

This is a brilliant opportunity to learn from the service manager, who you will report to, and develop your skill set with the support of the team. We can offer excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes and EV training, to accelerate your career further!

• 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 as 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 the following to be considered for this role: 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 are able to work to and maintain the highest of standards to all vehicles that take a spin through our doors.

Although previous Volvo experience is desirable, it is not essential to be considered, as brand accredited training will be provided. The same applies for any Diagnostic, MOT and EV experience.

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
• 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
• Optional 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
• 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.

We take our data protection responsibilities very seriously and are committed to upholding and respecting your privacy rights. Information about how we will process your data including the types of data we collect, the purposes for which we use it, who we may share it with and how long we keep it are set out in our privacy notice. It also includes information about your individual privacy rights. Please make sure you read our Privacy Notice so that you understand how we may collect and use your data.

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