Vehicle Technicians – Opportunities Nationwide

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.

New Year, New Career? Join Our Team of Vehicle Technicians

Start 2027 with a fresh challenge and take your automotive career to the next level.

We're recruiting Vehicle Technicians nationwide , from Prep Technicians and MOT Testers through to Senior and Master Technicians . Whether you're already manufacturer-trained or looking to broaden your experience with a new brand, we'll provide the training, support and career opportunities to help you succeed.

This is more than just a technician role. It's an opportunity to join a business that invests in its people, rewards hard work and provides a clear pathway for progression. With manufacturer accreditation linked to salary increases, you'll be recognised and rewarded as your skills develop.

Earnings Potential

Our salaries are based on your skills, experience and accreditation level:

• Prep Technician – OTE up to £34,780 (North) , £37,780 (South & Scotland)
• MOT Tester – OTE up to £34,780 (North) , £37,780 (South & Scotland)
• Service & Maintenance Technician – OTE up to £42,220 (North) , £45,220 (South & Scotland)
• Senior Technician – OTE up to £49,100 (North) , £52,100 (South & Scotland)
• Master Technician – OTE up to £56,980 (North) , £59,980 (South) and £60,980 (Scotland)

• Manufacturer training and accreditation with aligned salary progression
• Clear career pathways from Prep Technician through to Master Technician
• Work with some of the world's leading automotive brands
• Modern workshops and supportive team environments
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Smart Health: 24/7 online GP and wellbeing support
• Financial flexibility including access to earned wages
• Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service
• Lifestyle benefits including gym discounts, eye care and travel insurance
• Techscheme and bYond Card for everyday savings

The Role

You'll play a vital role in delivering the highest standards of vehicle maintenance, servicing, diagnostics and repair, ensuring every customer receives a first-class experience built on trust and quality.

No experience with our manufacturer brands? No problem. Full manufacturer training is provided, allowing you to gain valuable accreditations, increase your earning potential and continue progressing your career.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds qualification (or equivalent)
• Previous Vehicle Technician experience
• Full UK driving licence
• A passion for quality workmanship and continuous development

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
• Optional 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.

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.