Vehicle Technician / Mechanic

Overview

Volkswagen Silverlink

Vehicle Technician / Mechanic

Role Type : MOT Tester

Contract Type : Permanent

Salary : Up to £45,600 OTE (£30,000–£39,000 basic + £6.600K bonus uncapped, plus £2K EV bonus and extra bonus for overachieving)

Hours : 42 hours per week, Monday - Friday between 8am and 5pm, Saturday mornings on a rota basis.

Lookers VW Silverlink are recruiting for a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to join their workshop. You will work alongside other experienced technicians, carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology, conducting vehicle services and carrying out any additional repairs.

Here at VW Silverlink, you will report to the Aftersales Manager, who will provide ongoing support to ensure you have the tools needed to succeed in your role. We offer career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes and Hybrid & Electric training.

Our Vehicle Technicians / Mechanics deliver first class customer service within our Service team. We welcome qualified Vehicle Technicians or experienced Mechanics from dealer groups or independent garages.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a minimum NVQ Level 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 should be self-motivated, able to support your team, ambitious and eager to learn, and able to maintain high standards for all vehicles. Although previous brand experience is desirable, it is not essential as brand accreditation training will be provided. Diagnostic, MOT and EV experience are 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 large range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. We invest in our people with a rewards and benefits package designed to support career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

Financial Wellbeing

Leisure & Lifestyle

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is inclusive and free from discrimination.

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