Overview
Lookers, Volkswagen Newcastle
Contract Type: Permanent
Basic Salary: £25,000 to £39,000 per annum
Hours: 42 Hours Monday to Friday 08.00 to 17.30. Saturdays on a rota basis.
Lookers VW Newcastle is recruiting for Technician to join their fantastic workshop. While working alongside our other experienced technicians, you will play a vital role, carrying out Pre Delivery Inspections on new cars also preparation, servicing and repairs of used cars to approved standards.
Here at Lookers Newcastle, you will be reporting to the accomplished Claire Betts-Gardner, the aftersales manager, where you will be given on-going support to ensure that you have the tools needed to be able to perform to the very best! We can also offer you excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes, as well as 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 you’re a qualified Vehicle Technician or an experienced Mechanic, whether you work in a dealer group or independent garage we want to hear from you!
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 firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset. We value the commitment they make to the business which is why we are continually working to provide a market leading rewards and benefits package.
1. Competitive salaries with clear pay scales in place as you develop
2. Generous annual leave allowance that increases with length of service
3. Eligibility to join one of our colleague car plans and cycle to work scheme
4. Enhanced maternity leave, adoption leave (6 months full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay)
5. Critical illness cover after 2 years plus life assurance and free will writing service
6. Techscheme where you can get the latest tech for less and spread the cost, eye care scheme and discounted shopping vouchers
7. Employee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health giving employees and their immediate families access to 24/7 GP services to support well being
Responsibilities
• 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 manufacturer’s 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
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within a workshop. You'll be self-motivated, ambitious, and eager to learn, while being able to work to the highest standards. You will require a full UK driving licence and completion of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification. MOT Licence would be a bonus!
Having previous experience of working with the brand would be advantageous in this role, although not essential as full brand accreditation training can be provided.
If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please