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Overview
Location: Lookers Colchester Land RoverContract: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: Up to £47,600 OTE (£34K–£39K basic + £6.6K bonus uncapped, plus £2K EV bonus and extra bonus for overachieving)Hours: rota basis between Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:30pm, plus 1 in 4 Saturdays 08.00am to 12.00pm
Join the Workshop at Lookers Colchester Land Rover
We’re on the lookout for skilled Mechanics and Vehicle Technicians to join our busy Colchester Land Rover workshop. Whether you're an experienced Service Tech, MOT Tester, Diagnostic Tech, or Master Technician, we’d love to hear from you. Our technicians 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.
You’ll be working with a friendly, professional team carrying out:
- Vehicle service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and customer requests
- Any additional repairs once authorised by the customer
- Warranty repairs are per the manufacturer’s guidelines and relevant write up is complete
- Pre-delivery inspections (PDIs)
- Taking the customers vehicle out on a road test to ensure all faults are rectified
- Complete all relevant paperwork to a high standard
Full training and support are provided, including EV & Hybrid training and manufacturer-accredited courses to keep your skills sharp and future-ready.
What We’re Looking For:
- Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance
- Full UK driving licence
- Dealership or independent garage experience
- MOT and diagnostic experience is a bonus – not essential
What’s in It for You?
- Clear career progression
- Uncapped bonus potential
- EV training + brand training
- 31 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service
- Enhanced maternity / paternity leave
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.
