At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us to work on exciting automotive projects and enhance your technical skills.
- Company: Top automotive retailer in the UK with a focus on people and career growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, health support, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Supportive team culture with clear progression routes and manufacturer training.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in modern workshops with strong earning potential.
- Qualifications: City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 and relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 26116 - 26738 £ per year.
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 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.
Why Join Charles Hurst?
- Modern workshops with updated tooling and diagnostic equipment
- Strong manufacturer training and accreditation pathways
- Clear progression routes across technical grades
- Supportive leadership and established team culture
- Competitive salary structure with transparent progression
- Overtime at time and a half
- Bonus structure aligned to productivity and performance
Our technician pay model is designed to reward skill, experience and progression — with clear steps, strong earning potential and a consistent bonus structure.
What You’ll Need
- City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 (for technical roles)
- Full UK driving licence
- Relevant experience for the brand or level you’re applying for
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.
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.
We take our data protection responsibilities very seriously and are committed to upholding and respecting your privacy rights. Information about how we will process your data including the types of data we collect, the purposes for which we use it, who we may share it with and how long we keep it are set out in our privacy notice. It also includes information about your individual privacy rights. Please make sure you read our Privacy Notice so that you understand how we may collect and use your data.
Tech Event: Belfast Auto Technician (4–8pm, Aug 4) employer: Charles Hurst Group
Charles Hurst Group is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and supportive work culture that prioritises customer experience and employee well-being. With competitive salaries, uncapped commission potential, and a range of benefits including enhanced family leave and comprehensive health insurance, we are committed to fostering employee growth and satisfaction in the heart of Belfast's automotive industry.
