Vehicle Diagnostic Technician

Grade 4-5 Technician

Location: Blackpool Volkswagen

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: OTE up to £52,480 (Uncapped); between £88,000 to £43,000 basic depending on qualifications, plus £3,000 Productivity Bonus and Time Saved Bonus Scheme

Hours: 40 hours between Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, plus 1 in 3 Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm

Lookers Blackpool Volkswagen 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 Blackpool Volkswagen 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

Carrying out pre-delivery inspections on new and used vehicles

Carrying out checks in line with manufacturers guidelines

Fitting any additional accessories requested by the customer

Vehicle health check and report any further work which may be required

Checks on the vehicles' lights, tyre pressure, mechanical and electrical components

Completing minor repairs on new and used vehicles

Ability to understand and carry out basic diagnosis in both mechanical and electrical work

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 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’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, as brand accreditation training will be provided. Diagnostic, MOT and EV experience is also desirable but not essential