Vehicle Technician / Mechanic
Overview:
Lookers Ford Gateshead
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-TimeSalary: up to £47,600 OTE (including £30,000 to £39,000 basic plus additional £2,000 for EV qualification and bonus) plus overachievement bonus!
Hours: (42 hours per week) between Monday - Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm, and Saturday mornings on rota basis
You know the drill…this role is to fix cars so I will spare you the details! We have a great opportunity available at Gateshead Ford for you to join the team as a Vehicle Technician. You'll provide the tools, and we'll provide the cars.Can you conduct vehicle health checks and services using the latest technology? Do you have an eye for detail and are ‘wheely’ good at vehicle write ups? Got a full, clean driving licence ready to road test vehicle faults? You’re driving may be great, but repairing is how you roll?
Let’s steer you in right direction - complete your application today and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.
Our ideal candidate will be minimum level 3 NVQ qualified in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, and have previous automotive experience. You don't have to be Brand accredited or have worked within a Franchised dealership, we will also consider applicants from an independent background as we offer full Ford training to all of our Vehicle Technicians.So, if you're self-motivated and ambitious and eager to learn, this could be the perfect role for you!
The salary range for this vacancy is between £30,000 for a Level 3 NVQ qualified Technician up to £39,000 for a Master Technician, plus an additional £2,000 for EV qualification.
About us
Lookers are proud to be one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers, selling and servicing a huge range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across hundreds of locations throughout the UK & Ireland.We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer an industry leading benefits package. This includes competitive basic salaries plus;
- Enhanced holidays that increase with service
- Critical illness cover after 2 years and Life Assurance
- Smart Health - free access to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- For some roles, additional earning potential through commission or bonus.
So? What are you waiting for?
Lookers are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from all types of 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 starting with us. Depending on the role and responsibilities, these could include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.