Vehicle Technician
Lookers
Vehicle Technician
Lookers
UK automotive retailer with multiple brands
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.
Location: Kia Silverlink, Newcastle upon Tyne
💷 Earn a £2,500 Joining Bonus - £500 paid in the month following your start date, £500 after your second month and £1,500 after your third month.*
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive OTE with uncapped earning potential; basic salary £28k- £43k dependent on qualifications and experience, plus Productivity Bonus and Time Saved Bonus Scheme
Hours: 40 hours between Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, plus 1 in 3 Saturdays 8:30am - 12:30pm
Are you looking for the opportunity to be part of something exciting from the very beginning? Kia Silverlink is recruiting for skilled and motivated Vehicle Technicians to join our brand-new dealership ahead of its opening in February.
As a member of our founding workshop team, you'll play a key role in helping establish the standards, culture and reputation of our Aftersales operation from day one. Working alongside an experienced Service Manager and Aftersales team, you'll help deliver the exceptional levels of service and workmanship that our customers expect from the Kia brand.While working alongside other experienced technicians, you will play a vital role carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest diagnostic technology, conducting servicing, repairs and warranty work, whilst ensuring all work is completed to the highest possible standard.
At Kia Silverlink, you'll receive ongoing support, training and development opportunities, including manufacturer-accredited programmes and Hybrid & Electric Vehicle training, helping you continue to develop your technical skills and accelerate your automotive career.
As one of the first Technicians to join Kia Silverlink, you'll have the unique opportunity to help build a high-performing workshop from the ground up while developing your career with one of the UK's fastest-growing automotive brands. Our Vehicle Technicians play a crucial role within the Aftersales team by delivering first-class workmanship and ensuring our customers remain safely on the road. Whether you're currently working within a franchised dealership or an independent garage, we'd love to hear from you.
If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.
*Available to external candidates only and subject to eligibility criteria and scheme terms. To retain the full bonus, employees must remain employed for a minimum of 9 months following receipt of the final payment. Repayment of some or all of the bonus may be required if employment ends before this period, in accordance with company policy.
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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.
Lookers is a large UK-based network of car dealerships that buys, sells, and services vehicles. It makes money by selling new and used cars, providing aftersales services, parts, and financing through its showrooms and service centers across the country. The company grows by acquiring regional dealerships and consolidating brands, giving it a broader footprint and more diverse offerings. Since 2023, Lookers is owned by Global Auto Holdings Limited, backed by Alpha Auto Group, which gives it greater scale and resources to compete in the auto market. Lookers’ key difference from competitors is its long history of growth through strategic acquisitions that expanded its brand mix and geographic reach, creating a wide nationwide network. Its goal is to maintain leadership in UK automotive retail by expanding its dealership network, offering a full range of vehicle brands and services, and leveraging its scale to stay competitive.
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