Commercial Vehicle Technician

Location: Lookers Ford Gateshead

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Up to £42,600 OTE (including a basic up to £34,000, plus additional £2,000 for EV qualification and a uncapped bonus of £6,000)

Hours: 42 hours between Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm and alternate Saturdays 

We have a great opportunity available at Gateshead Ford to come and join our team as a Commercial Vehicle Technician. 

Our ideal candidate will be minimum level 3 NVQ qualified in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, and have previous automotive experience. Are you a Commercial technician through and through or are you able to work on both cars and vans?... then we would love to hear from you!

The salary range for this vacancy is between £25,000 for a PDI Technician up to £34,000 for a Senior or Diagnostic Technician, plus an additional £2,000 for EV qualification.

Can you conduct vehicle health checks and services using the latest technology?

Do you have an eye for detail and are ‘wheely’ good at vehicle write ups?

Got a full, clean driving licence ready to road test vehicle faults?

Your driving may be great, but repairing is how you roll?

Let’s steer you in right direction... complete your application today and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.

You don't have to be Brand accredited, as we offer full Ford training to all of our Vehicle Technicians, however if you are currently working at an established dealership that's extra ticks for you! 

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.

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
• 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.