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<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>About us</strong>: 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. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">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.</span></p></div><p></p>
<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Vehicle Technician</strong></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Birmingham Vauxhall &amp; Changan</strong></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Contract Type: Permanent, full-time</strong></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Salary: OTE up to £52,480 (Uncapped); </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">between £28,000 </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">to </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">£43,000 basic depending on qualifications, plus £3,000 Productivity Bonus and Time Saved Bonus Scheme</span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Hours: </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">40 hours between Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, plus 1 in 3 Saturdays 8:30am - 12:30pm</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lookers Birmingham Vauxhall &amp; Changan are recruiting for a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to join their fantastic workshop. While working alongside other experienced technicians, you will play a vital role, carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology, conducting vehicle services and carrying out any additional repairs. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Here at Birmingham Vauxhall &amp; Changan <span style="background-color: #ffffff;">, you</span> will report to the accomplished Aftersales Manager, who will give on-going support to ensure you have the tools needed to succeed in your role. We can also offer you excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes and Hybrid &amp; Electric training, to accelerate your career further!</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Our Vehicle Technicians / Mechanics 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. If you’re a qualified Vehicle Technician or an experienced Mechanic, whether you work in a dealer group or independent garage, we want to hear from you! </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Responsibilities</span></strong></span></p>
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<li>Carrying out pre-delivery inspections on new and used vehicles</li>
<li>Carrying out checks in line with manufacturers guidelines</li>
<li>Fitting any additional accessories requested by the customer</li>
<li>Vehicle health check and report any further work which may be required</li>
<li>Checks on the vehicles' lights, tyre pressure, mechanical and electrical components</li>
<li>Completing minor repairs on new and used vehicles</li>
<li>Ability to understand and carry out basic diagnosis in both mechanical and electrical work</li>
<li>Conducting vehicle service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and customer requests</li>
<li>Carrying out any additional repairs once authorised by the customer</li>
<li>Warranty repairs are per the manufacturer’s guidelines and relevant write up is complete</li>
<li>Taking the customers vehicle out on a road test to ensure all faults are rectified</li>
<li>Complete all relevant paperwork to a high standard</li>
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<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a mechanic. You'll be self-motivated, ambitious, and eager to learn, while being able to work to the highest standards. You will require a full UK driving licence and completion of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Having previous experience of working with brand would be advantageous, although not essential as full brand accreditation training can be provided. </span></p>
<p></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Core Benefits:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Health &amp; Wellbeing:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Financial Wellbeing:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Free will writing services to help plan for the future</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Leisure &amp; Lifestyle:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Access to home and technology vouchers</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></p>
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