At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to perform high-quality servicing, repairs, and diagnostics on Audi vehicles.
- Company: Audi Preparation Centre, a trusted and supportive workshop environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salaries, flexible hours, generous leave, and wellness support.
- Other info: Enjoy excellent career progression and a dynamic work culture.
- Why this job: Develop your skills with full Audi training and make a real impact in the automotive industry.
- Qualifications: Must have Automotive City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 and experience as a vehicle technician.
The predicted salary is between 38155 - 52656 £ per year.
Audi – Vehicle Technician | Join Our Established Team at North Shields Paint and Body Centre
Permanent, Full Time
Realistic annual earnings: £38,155–£52,656 (depending on level, retention bonuses and HVE qualification) + Colleague car scheme available
Flexible hours available: 40 hours Monday–Friday (08:30–17:00), plus 1 in 3 Saturdays (08:30–12:30) or a fixed 4‑day working week (Mon–Thu / Tue–Fri, 42 hours)
An excellent opportunity has opened at Audi Preparation Centre for skilled, motivated Vehicle Technicians to join our established and high‑performing site. This role offers the chance to develop your career within a trusted, well‑supported workshop environment. With full Audi manufacturer training provided, you’ll carry out high‑quality servicing, repairs and diagnostics, ensuring every customer leaves with complete confidence in their vehicle.
Salary & Progression Structure
- PDI Technician: £38,155 realistic annual earnings (based on £28,000 basic)
- Vehicle Technician: £41,230 realistic annual earnings (based on £31,000 basic)
- Vehicle Technician (Brand Qualified) – £43,945 realistic annual earnings (based on £34,000 basic, includes HVE qualification)
- Senior / Diagnostic Technician – £47,385 realistic annual earnings (based on £38,000 basic, includes HVE qualification)
- Master Technician – £52,656 realistic annual earnings (based on £43,000 basic, includes HVE qualification)
All earnings include basic salary, retention payments, productivity bonus, Saturday overtime, plus an additional £2,000 HVE qualification payment for qualified levels.
What You’ll Need
- Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 qualification
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience as a vehicle technician
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
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.
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