Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Senior Technician / Diagnostic Technician Posted Date 18 hours ago(16/07/2025 09:51) Job ID 2025-7546 # of Openings 1 Overview

Location: Lookers Vauxhall Birmingham

Salary: up to £44,600 OTE (including a basic up to £36,000, plus additional £2,000 for EV qualification and bonus) overachievement bonus available!

Hours: 42; Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm plus Saturday mornings on rota basis

 

Our Service team at Vauxhall Birmingham are recruiting for a Senior or Diagnostic Technician to join their fantastic workshop. While working alongside a team of other experienced technicians, you will play a vital role carrying out mechanical and electrical diagnosis to manufacturer guidelines, and liaising with the Master Technician for guidance when dealing with complex issues.

This is a brilliant opportunity to learn from an incredible Team at Vauxhall, where you will be provided with on-going support to ensure you have everything you need in order to succeed in your role, with the chance to work on prestigious vehicles. We can also offer you excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes and Hybrid & Electric training, to accelerate your career further.

Responsibilities

Carrying out mechanical and electrical diagnosis using (Brand specific diagnostic machine) to manufacturers guidelinesWorking with the Master Tech for guidance when dealing with complex issuesWorking closely with the manufacturers technical team when guidance is requiredAdvising the customer/ manufacturer of any further work requiredRoad testing with the customer to support in identifying faults

 

Qualifications 

The ideal candidate to be considered for this role will have minimum NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, motor industry experience (brand or non-brand), and a full and valid UK driving licence. You must also have previous experience as a Senior or Diagnostic Technician, and an EV qualification is desirable. You’ll be self-motivated whilst being able to support your team, ambitious and eager to learn, and are able to work to and maintain the highest of standards to all vehicles that take a spin through our doors.

 

 

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 businessGenerous annual leave that increases with your length of serviceEnhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leaveAccess to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needsSmart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeingDental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatmentsCritical 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 appWill writing services to help plan for the futureFlexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyleTravel insurance to help you explore with confidenceAccess to home and technology vouchersbYond 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.

 

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