Vehicle Technician / Mechanic

Lookers
Tyne and Wear
3 months ago
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Overview

Vehicle Technician

Location: Lookers Ford Gateshead 
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: OTE up to £52,480 (Uncapped); £28,000 to £43,000 basic depending on qualifications, plus £3,000 Productivity Bonus and Time Saved Bonus Scheme

Hours: 40 hours between Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm, plus 1 in 3 Saturday mornings

We're currently recruiting for various levels of Technicians to strengthen our growing team! 

Lookers Ford Gateshead are recruiting for a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to join their fantastic workshop. While working alongside 13 other experienced technicians and 4 Apprentices, 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 Ford Gateshead, 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

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

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.

Recruiting now for PDI Technician - Used Car Prep Tech - MOT Tester - Brand accredited Technician - Service Technician - Maintenance Technician - Senior Technician - Systems Technician - Diagnostic Technician - Master Technician. Please note salary scale for this vacancy is £28,000 for a Prep / PDI Tech to £43,000 for an accredited Master Tech.

If you are interested in finding out more about the vacancies we have available, or have any further questions please email 

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