Vehicle Technician Mechanic

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.

Audi Vehicle Technician Join Our Established Team at North Shields Paint and Body Centre

Permanent Full Time

Realistic annual earnings: (depending on level retention bonuses and HVE qualification) Colleague car scheme available

Flexible Hours: 40 hours between Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm plus 1 in 3 Saturdays 8:30am - 12:30pm

An excellent opportunity has opened at Audi Preparation Centre for skilled motivated Vehicle Technicians to join our established and highperforming site. This role offers the chance to develop your career within a trusted wellsupported workshop environment.

With full Audi manufacturer training provided youll carry out highquality servicing repairs and diagnostics ensuring every customer leaves with complete confidence in their vehicle.

Salary & Progression Structure

We offer a transparent structured pay model with strong earning potential across all skill levels:

• PDI Technician 38155 realistic annual earnings (based on 30000 basic)
• Vehicle Technician 41230 realistic annual earnings (based on 33000 basic)
• Vehicle Technician (Brand Qualified) 45945 realistic annual earnings (based on 36000 basic includes HVE qualification)
• Senior / Diagnostic Technician 49685 realistic annual earnings (based on 40000 basic includes HVE qualification)
• Master Technician 54656 realistic annual earnings (based on 45000 basic includes HVE qualification)

All earnings include basic salary retention payments productivity bonus Saturday overtime plus an additional 2000 HVE qualification payment for qualified levels.

What Youll Need

• Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 qualification
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience as a vehicle technician

This is an opportunity not to be missed! Apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss individual salaries and flexible working options. For direct queries please contact

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 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
• 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 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.

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