Vehicle Technician (Stellantis Accredited)

Birmingham Vauxhall

Contract Type:Permanent Full-Time

Salary:up to42600 OTE (32000 - 34000 basic plus 6600 bonus uncapped and additional 2k EV bonus) plus overachievement bonus!

Hours:(42 hours per week) Monday - Friday between 8.00am - 5:00pm and Saturday mornings on rota basis

Lookers Vauxhall Birmingham are recruiting for a Brand Accredited Technician to join their fantastic 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.

Here at Birmingham you will report to the accomplished aftersales manager who will give on-going support to ensure you have the tools needed to succeed in your role. We can also offer you excellent career progression and training opportunities including manufacturer accredited schemes and Hybrid & Electric training to accelerate your career further!

Our technicians play a vital role within our Service team by delivering first class customer service every time. We want you to be part of our success. If youre a qualified Vehicle Technician or an experienced Mechanic whether you work in a dealer group or independent garage we want to hear from you!

• Carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology
• Conducting vehicle service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and customer requests
• Carrying out any additional repairs once authorised by the customer
• Warranty repairs are per the manufacturers guidelines and relevant write up is complete
• Taking the customers vehicle out on a road test to ensure all faults are rectified
• Complete all relevant paperwork to a high standard

The ideal candidate will have minimum NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent motor industry experience (preferably brand accredited) and a full and valid UK driving licence. Youll be self-motivated whilst being able to support your team ambitious and eager to learn and are able to work to and maintain the highest of standards to all vehicles that take a spin through our doors.

Although previous brand experience is desirable it is not essential as brand accreditation training will be provided. Diagnostic MOT and EV experience is also desirable but not essential.

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 were committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. Thats why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career wellbeing and life outside of work.

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
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during lifes 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
• 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 issuccessfulwe will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with includeverifying your recent employment address credit historyandastandardcriminal recordcheck. For roles that require you to drive adriving licence checkwill also be carried note all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.