Job Details
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: OTE up to £52,480 (Uncapped); between £34,000 to £38,000 basic depending on qualifications, plus £3,000 Productivity Bonus and Time Saved Bonus Scheme
Hours: 40 hours between Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, plus 1 in 3 Saturdays 8:30am - 12:30pm
Role Overview
Lookers Leeds Ford are recruiting for a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to join their workshop. While working alongside other experienced technicians, you will play a vital role, carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology, conducting vehicle services and carrying out any additional repairs.
You will report to the Aftersales Manager, who will provide ongoing support to ensure you have the tools needed to succeed in your role. Career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes and Hybrid & Electric training, are available.
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
- Carrying out vehicle health checks and reporting any further work required
- Checking the vehicles' lights, tyre pressure, mechanical and electrical components
- Completing minor repairs on new and used vehicles
- Understanding and carrying 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 as per the manufacturer’s guidelines and completing relevant write‑ups
- Taking the vehicle out on a road test to ensure all faults are rectified
- Completing all relevant paperwork to a high standard
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a mechanic, be self‑motivated, ambitious, and eager to learn, while being able to work to the highest standards. A full UK driving licence and completion of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification are required. Previous experience with a specific brand is advantageous but not essential, as full brand accreditation training can be provided.
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
- 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
Equal Opportunity
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.
Employment Conditions
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 standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note that all offers of employment are subject to a 6‑month probation period commencing from your start date.
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