Commercial Vehicle Technician - #145892

Location: Lookers Ford Gateshead

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Up to £42,600 OTE (including a basic up to £34,000, plus additional £2,000 for EV qualification and a uncapped bonus of £6,000)

Hours: 42 hours between Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm and alternate Saturdays

We have a great opportunity available at Gateshead Ford to come and join our team as a Commercial Vehicle Technician.

Our ideal candidate will be minimum level 3 NVQ qualified in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, and have previous automotive experience. Are you a Commercial technician through and through or are you able to work on both cars and vans?... then we would love to hear from you!

The salary range for this vacancy is between £25,000 for a PDI Technician up to £34,000 for a Senior or Diagnostic Technician, plus an additional £2,000 for EV qualification.

Can you conduct vehicle health checks and services using the latest technology?

Do you have an eye for detail and are ‘wheely’ good at vehicle write ups?

Got a full, clean driving licence ready to road test vehicle faults?

Your driving may be great, but repairing is how you roll?

Let’s steer you in right direction... complete your application today and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.

You don't have to be Brand accredited, as we offer full Ford training to all of our Vehicle Technicians, however if you are currently working at an established dealership that's extra ticks for you!

About Us

Lookers are proud to be one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers, selling and servicing a huge range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across hundreds of locations throughout the UK & Ireland. We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer an industry leading benefits package.

This includes competitive basic salaries plus;

• Enhanced holidays that increase with service
• Critical illness cover after 2 years and Life Assurance
• Smart Health - free access to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  
  
  

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 are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from all types of 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 starting with us. Depending on the role and responsibilities, these could include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.

If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and one of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch. Or, if you require further information about this vacancy, please email: [email protected]