At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our new bodyshop team and work with cutting-edge automotive technology.
- Company: Top automotive retailer in the UK, committed to employee growth and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salaries, generous leave, health support, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting career progression and a supportive team culture await you!
- Why this job: Be part of a brand-new workshop and make a real impact in the automotive industry.
- Qualifications: Automotive qualifications and relevant experience required for technical roles.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 52000 £ per year.
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.
Join Our Brand New, Fully Equipped Bodyshop Team! Register your interest today! We have opportunities at every level — from Prep & Service Technicians through to Senior and Master Technicians. We’re excited to announce the opening of our newly developed Lookers Audi – Used & Approved Prep Centre in North Shields — complete with brand new equipment, the latest diagnostic technology and a modern, purpose‑built working environment. As part of our launch, we are hiring talented people across several key roles.
- Service Advisor
- Vehicle Technicians — from Prep & Service Technicians through to Master Technicians
- MOT Testers
- HV Qualified Technicians
Why Join Our New Bodyshop?
- Brand new workshop, tools and technology
- Purpose‑built Audi environment
- Full manufacturer training and development
- Supportive leadership and a strong team culture
- Clear progression routes across technical and service roles
- Award winning Facilities on site
Salary & Progression Structure (Technician Levels) We offer a transparent, structured pay model with strong earning potential.
- 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 (for technical roles)
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience relevant to the role you are applying for
Ready to Join a Brand-New Prep Technician Centre? Whether you’re ready to apply or would simply like an initial conversation, submit your application and a member of our recruitment team will reach out to discuss the role, salary and flexible working options. For direct queries, please contact joannejacobs@lookers.co.uk.
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
Health & Wellbeing:
- 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
Leisure & Lifestyle:
- 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.
If your application is successful, 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.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST - Lookers Audi – Used & Approved Prep Centre | Recruitment Evening – Wed[...] in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Lookers Motor Group Limited
Lookers Audi is an exceptional employer, offering a modern and fully equipped working environment at our new Prep Centre in North Shields. We prioritise employee wellbeing with a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries, generous leave, and extensive training opportunities, all within a supportive team culture that fosters growth and success. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
Contact Details:
Lookers Motor Group Limited Recruitment Team
