Commercial Vehicle Technician / Mechanic

Commercial Vehicle Technician

Location: Lookers Ford Gateshead

Contract: Full‑time, Permanent

Salary: OTE up to £52,480 (Uncapped); £28,000 to £43,000 basic depending on qualifications, plus £3,000 Productivity Bonus and Time Saved Bonus Scheme

Hours: 40 hours Monday‑Friday 8:00am‑5:30pm, plus one Saturday morning every three weeks

We're currently recruiting for various levels of Technician positions to strengthen our growing team. Lookers Ford Gateshead are hiring a Commercial Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to join a workshop that already has 13 experienced technicians and 4 apprentices. You will conduct vehicle health checks with the latest technology, perform vehicle services, and carry out repairs.

Reporting to the Aftersales Manager, you will receive ongoing support and the tools you need for success. We offer excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer‑accredited schemes and Hybrid & Electric training.

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• Carry out pre‑delivery inspections on new and used vehicles
  
• Conduct checks in line with manufacturers' guidelines
  
• Fit additional accessories requested by customers
  
• Perform vehicle health checks and report any further work required
  
• Check vehicles' lights, tyre pressure, mechanical and electrical components
  
• Complete minor repairs on new and used vehicles
  
• Understand and carry out basic diagnosis in mechanical and electrical work
  
• Conduct vehicle service in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines and customer requests
  
• Carry out additional repairs once authorised by the customer
  
• Execute warranty repairs per the manufacturer’s guidelines and complete relevant write‑ups
  
• Take the customer's vehicle out on a road test to ensure all faults are rectified
  
• Complete all relevant paperwork to a high standard
  

The ideal candidate will have a 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 should be self‑motivated, able to support your team, ambitious, eager to learn, and maintain the highest standards for all vehicles that pass through our service.

Previous brand experience is desirable but not essential; brand accreditation training will be provided. Diagnostic, MOT and EV experience are also desirable but not essential.

We are recruiting for roles such as PDI Technician, Used Car Prep Tech, MOT Tester, Brand Accredited Technician, Service Technician, Maintenance Technician, Senior Technician, Systems Technician, Diagnostic Technician and Master Technician. Salary scales range from £28,000 for a Prep/PDI Tech to £43,000 for an Accredited Master Tech.

For further information or inquiries, please email

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands and selling a vast range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We invest in a leading rewards and benefits package to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

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• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression
  
• Generous annual leave that increases with length of service
  
• Enhanced family leave, including six months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
  
• Access to TechScheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
  

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• Eyecare vouchers for vision care needs
  
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services
  
• Dental insurance for everyday and unexpected dental care
  
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life’s most challenging moments
  

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• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with tools to stream, save, and track money via an app
  
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
  
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
  

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• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
  
• Travel insurance to explore with confidence
  
• Access to home and technology vouchers
  
• Beyond 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 celebrate success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are equal‑opportunity employers. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole selves to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to your start date, including verification of recent employment, address, credit history, a standard criminal record check, and for driving roles, a driving licence check. All offers are subject to a six‑month probation period commencing from your start date.