Vehicle Technician / Mechanic

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.
Lookers Glasgow Volvo
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £34,000 - £41,000, DOE ; plus OTE up to £6,000
Hours: 40 hours per week. 1 in 3 Saturdays 8:30am - 12:30pm
Glasgow Volvo is recruiting a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to join their team in a fantastic workshop. Whilst working alongside experienced technicians, you will play a vital role in the team, carrying out vehicle repairs using the latest technology.
This is a brilliant opportunity to learn from the service manager, who you will report to, and develop your skill set with the support of the team. We can offer excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes and EV training, to accelerate your career further!
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
The ideal candidate will have the following to be considered for this role: 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 Volvo experience is desirable, it is not essential to be considered, as brand accredited training will be provided. The same applies for any Diagnostic, MOT and EV experience.
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.
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