Overview
Service Technician
Location: Lookers Newcastle Skoda Kia
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £42,600 OTE (£30K–£34K basic + £6.6K bonus, uncapped, plus £2K EV bonus and overachievement bonus)
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00am–4.30pm, every other Saturday 8:00am–12:30pm
Lookers Skoda Kia 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 Skoda Kia 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
1. Carrying out pre-delivery inspections on new and used vehicles
2. Carrying out checks in line with manufacturers guidelines
3. Fitting any additional accessories requested by the customer
4. Vehicle health check and report any further work which may be required
5. Checks on the vehicles' lights, tyre pressure, mechanical and electrical components
6. Completing minor repairs on new and used vehicles
7. Ability to understand and carry out basic diagnosis in both mechanical and electrical work
8. Conducting vehicle service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and customer requests
9. Carrying out any additional repairs once authorised by the customer
10. Warranty repairs are per the manufacturer’s guidelines and relevant write up is complete
11. Taking the customers vehicle out on a road test to ensure all faults are rectified
12. Complete all relevant paperwork to a high standard
Qualifications
The ideal candidate 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’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 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:
13. Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
14. Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
15. Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
16. Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
Health & Wellbeing:
17. Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
18. Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
19. Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
20. Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments
Financial Wellbeing:
21. 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
22. Free will writing services to help plan for the future
23. Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
Leisure & Lifestyle:
24. Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
25. Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
26. Access to home and technology vouchers
27. 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.