Overview
Service Technician
Location: Lookers Birmingham Vauxhall & HUB
Salary: up to £42,600 OTE (including a basic up to £34,000, plus an additional £2,000 for EV qualification and bonus). Overachievement bonus available.
Hours: 42 hours per week. Monday-Friday: between 8:30am - 6:00pm plus alternate Saturdays: 8:00am-12:00pm
Lookers Vauxhall Birmingham are recruiting for a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to join their workshop. You will work alongside other experienced technicians, carrying out vehicle health checks, vehicle services and additional repairs. Reporting to the Aftersales Manager, you will receive ongoing support to ensure you have the tools needed to succeed. We offer career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes and Hybrid & Electric training.
Our Vehicle Technicians / Mechanics deliver first-class customer service within the Service team. If you’re a qualified Vehicle Technician or an experienced Mechanic, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* 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 reporting any further work required
* Checks on the vehicle’s 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 per the manufacturer’s guidelines and complete relevant write ups
* Taking the customer’s vehicle out on a road test to ensure all faults are rectified
* Complete all relevant paperwork to a high standard
Qualifications
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. Previous experience as a Senior or Diagnostic Technician is preferred. You should be self-motivated, support your team, be ambitious, eager to learn, and maintain high standards across all vehicles.
Salary banding: £30,000 for NVQ level 3 qualified Technician with no brand experience; £32,000 for a qualified Technician with more than 12 months brand experience; £34,000 for a Senior Technician.
About us
We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, representing 32 manufacturer brands and operating over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. We invest in our people with a rewards and benefits package designed to support career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.
Core Benefits
* Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression
* Generous annual leave that increases with service
* Enhanced family leave including 6 months’ full pay for maternity/adoption leave and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
* Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
Health & Wellbeing
* Eyecare vouchers for vision care
* Smart Health – 24/7 GP access for mental and physical wellbeing
* Dental insurance for everyday care
* Critical illness cover
Financial Wellbeing
* MyView PayNow – access a portion of pay as you earn
* Free will writing services
* Flexible life assurance options
Leisure & Lifestyle
* Discounted gym memberships
* Travel insurance
* Home and technology vouchers
* bYond card and exclusive discounts
Lookers and Charles Hurst are equal opportunities employers. We are committed to a working environment free from discrimination and inclusive, empowering our people to reach their full potential. If your application is successful, we will conduct employment checks prior to starting, including verification of recent employment, address, and a standard criminal record check. For roles requiring driving, a driving licence check will be carried out. All offers are made subject to a 6-month probation period.
Note: This description does not include all duties. Other duties may be assigned as required.
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