Vehicle Technicians – Opportunities Nationwide

Lookers plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,698 - 49,742; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Manufacturer training & accreditation

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Financial flexibility with earned wages access

Generous annual leave

Techscheme for everyday savings

Smart Health access

Dental insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Lookers plc is hiring Vehicle Technicians across various locations in the UK. The role involves performing maintenance, servicing, and repairs with high standards, ensuring every vehicle meets quality expectations.

Successful candidates will have a relevant automotive qualification, a UK driving licence, and experience as a vehicle technician. Join us to benefit from competitive salaries, structured progression, and an excellent rewards package, including enhanced family leave and access to health services.

Qualifications

• Relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Previous experience as a vehicle technician is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, servicing, and repairs with precision.
• Ensure vehicles are returned in their best condition.
• Perform routine servicing and complex diagnostic work.

Skills

Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

Full UK driving licence

Experience working as a vehicle technician

Job description

Vehicle Technicians – Opportunities Nationwide

Ashford, England, United Kingdom; Aylesbury, England, United Kingdom; Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom; Baillieston, Scotland, United Kingdom; Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom; Battersea, England, United Kingdom; Beaconsfield, England, United Kingdom; Birmingham, England, United Kingdom; Bishop Stortford, England, United Kingdom; Blackburn, England, United Kingdom; Blackpool, England, United Kingdom; Braintree, England, United Kingdom; Brighton, England, United Kingdom; Buckingham, England, United Kingdom; Canterbury, England, United Kingdom; Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom; Chester, England, United Kingdom; Colchester, England, United Kingdom; Crawley, England, United Kingdom; Crewe, England, United Kingdom; Darlington, England, United Kingdom; Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom; Ellesmere Port, England Port, United Kingdom; Farnborough, England, United Kingdom; Gateshead, England, United Kingdom; Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom; Guildford, England, United Kingdom; Leeds, England, United Kingdom; Liverpool, England, United Kingdom; London, England, United Kingdom; Maidstone, England, United Kingdom; Manchester, England, United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne, England upon Tyne, United Kingdom; North Shields, England, United Kingdom; Preston, England, United Kingdom; Sheffield, England, United Kingdom; South Shields, England, United Kingdom; South Woodham Ferrers, England, United Kingdom; Stafford, England, United Kingdom; Stockport, England, United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom; Sudbury, England, United Kingdom; Sunderland, England, United Kingdom; Tonbridge, England, United Kingdom; Walton on Thames, England, United Kingdom; Wilmslow, England, United Kingdom; Wimbledon, England, United Kingdom; Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom; Worcester, England, United Kingdom

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.

Permanent, Full Time

This role is available in a number of our dealership locations nationwide. As part of the role, you’ll get access to a fantastic benefits package, including:

• Manufacturer training & accreditation with aligned salary progression
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Financial flexibility including access to earned wages
• Generous annual leave entitlement (increased with length of service)
• Techscheme &bYondcard for everyday savings

The Salaries we offer are based on your skills, experience, and accreditation, but you can expect the following:

• Service & Maintenance Technician (Brand Accredited) –OTE up to £42,220 (North), £45,220 (South), £45,220 (Scotland)

The Role

As a Vehicle Technician, you play a vital role in delivering a customer experience built on trust, transparency, and high standards. You’ll carry out maintenance, servicing, and repairs with precision, ensuring every vehicle is returned in its best condition. From routine servicing to complex diagnostic work, your technical expertise and commitment to first‑time quality are central to how we operate.

To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications and skills:

• A relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3
• A full UK driving licence
• Experience working as a vehicle technician

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and we’ll reach out as soon as your application comes through.

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.

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