Diagnostic Technician

Location: Newcastle Nissan and Premium
Job Type: Full-Time

Working Hours: 42 hours per week, Mon to Fri 08:00 to 16:30 with one later finish at 17:30 and 1 Saturday per month 08:00 to 12:30

Newcastle Nissan and Lookers Premium are looking for a skilled Senior or Diagnostic Technician to join our dynamic workshop team. This is a great opportunity to work with a leading brand and advance your career in a supportive, professional environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform vehicle health checks using advanced diagnostic tools

• Carry out servicing, diagnostics, and repairs to a high standard

• Complete any additional repairs with customer approval

• Conduct road tests to ensure faults have been resolved

• Maintain accurate and thorough service documentation

Skills and Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

• Additional qualifications in diagnostics or electric/hybrid vehicles are a plus

• A full UK driving licence

• Experience working in a dealership or independent garage

• A self-motivated, professional attitude with a focus on high-quality work

What We Offer:

• Excellent career development and progression opportunities

• Manufacturer-accredited training, including EV and hybrid certifications

• A modern, well-equipped workshop with the latest technology

• A supportive team environment

Whether you're currently working in a dealership or independent garage, if you're passionate about diagnostics and delivering top-quality service—we’d love to hear from you.

About us

Lookers are proud to be one of the top motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers, selling and servicing a huge range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across hundreds of locations throughout the UK & Ireland. We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer an industry leading benefits package. This includes competitive basic salaries plus; 

• Enhanced holidays that increase with service
• Smart Health - free access to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year 
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave 

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 are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from all types of 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 starting with us. Depending on the role and responsibilities, these could include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.