Vehicle Technician / Mechanic

Lookers
Bishop Stortford, United Kingdom
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward qualified mechanics or technicians comfortable with brand-specific training and working in a collaborative workshop environment.

Best fit for

  • Qualified mechanics or technicians seeking structured career progression and brand-specific training
    — “excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes”
  • Candidates with prior experience in automotive repair and a drive for continuous learning
    — “You'll be self-motivated, ambitious, and eager to learn, while being able to work to the highest standards”
  • Individuals who can thrive in a collaborative team setting with experienced colleagues
    — “working alongside other experienced technicians”

Things to consider

  • Probation period is six months, which may require a longer-term commitment from the candidate
    — “all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period”
  • The role includes a Saturday morning work requirement, which may affect work-life balance
    — “40 hours between Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, plus 1 in 3 Saturday mornings”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with vehicle health checks and service delivery in your resume and interview responses
    — “carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology”
  • Demonstrate awareness of brand-specific training and a willingness to pursue it
    — “full brand accreditation training can be provided”
  • Showcase your adaptability and readiness to learn about hybrid and electric technologies
    — “Hybrid & Electric training, to accelerate your career further”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • deliver first class customer service
  • work alongside experienced technicians
  • complete vehicle health checks
Typical background
mechanicvehicle technician

Skills & requirements

Required

Mechanical RepairVehicle Health ChecksVehicle ServicesNVQ Level 3 Or Equivalent Qualification

Preferred

Previous Experience With Volvo

Stack & domain

NVQ Level 3Vehicle Health ChecksVehicle ServicesRepairsSelf-motivatedAmbitiousEager To LearnHigh StandardsAutomotive

About the role

Original posting from Lookers via Greenhouse

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 we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Vehicle Technician - Volvo Bishop Stortford 

Salary: OTE up to £52,480 (Uncapped); £31,000 to £46,000 basic depending on qualifications, plus £3,000 Productivity Bonus and Time Saved Bonus Scheme

Hours: 40 hours between Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, plus 1 in 3 Saturday mornings

LookersBishops Stortford are recruiting for a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to join their fantastic workshop. While working alongside other experienced technicians, you will play a vital role, carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology, conducting vehicle services and carrying out any additional repairs. 

Here at Volvo Bishops Stortford, you will report to the accomplished Aftersales Manager, who will give on-going support to ensure you have the tools needed to succeed in your role. We can also offer you excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes and Hybrid & Electric training, to accelerate your career further!

Our Vehicle Technicians / Mechanics 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! 

Responsibilities

ADD ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a mechanic. 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.

Having previous experience of working with brand would be advantageous, although not essential as full brand accreditation training can be provided. 

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 life's 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 is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

We take our data protection responsibilities very seriously and are committed to upholding and respecting your privacy rights. Information about how we will process your data including the types of data we collect, the purposes for which we use it, who we may share it with and how long we keep it are set out in our privacy notice. It also includes information about your individual privacy rights. Please make sure you read our Privacy Notice so that you understand how we may collect and use your data.

Source: Lookers careers (Greenhouse)

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