Vehicle Technician

OTE

Overview

Lookers Colchester Volvo

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:30, Saturday on rota basis (1 in 3) *Paid at time and half

Salary: £49,000 OTE (including £27,000 to £41,000 basic depending on qualifications and experience, plus bonus and additional £2,000 for EV qualification) 

Colchester Volvo are recruiting a Vehicle Technician to join their sociable team in a fast-paced yet rewarding workshop environment. Whilst working alongside ten experienced technicians, you will play a vital role in the team, carrying out vehicle repairs using the latest technology. The service manager, Gavin will help develop your skill set along with the support of our fantastic team at Colchester Volvo. We can offer excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes and EV training, to accelerate your career further!

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 as 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 the following to be considered for this role: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, motor industry experience (brand or non-brand), and a full and valid UK driving licence. You’ll 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 to be considered, as brand accredited training will be provided. The same applies for any Diagnostic and MOT experience.

The salary range for this vacancy is between £27,000 for a PDI Technician/ MOT Tester, £36,000 for a Diagnostics Technician and £41,000 for a Master Technician, plus an additional £2,000 for EV qualification.

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 
• Eligibility to join one of our car schemes 
• 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 
• For some roles a company car and additional earning potential through commission or bonus. 

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 with our annual Lookers Excellence Awards. So? What are you waiting for? 

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.