Vehicle Technician / Mechanic

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.

Audi – Vehicle Technician | Join Our Established Team at Wearside Audi

Permanent, Full Time

Realistic annual earnings: £38,155–£52,656 (depending on level, retention bonuses and HVE qualification) + Colleague car scheme available

Flexible hours available: 40 hours Monday–Friday (08:30–17:00), plus 1 in 3 Saturdays (08:30–12:30). OR choose a fixed 4‑day working week (Mon–Thu / Tue–Fri, 42 hours)

An excellent opportunity has opened at Wearside Audi for skilled, motivated Vehicle Technicians to join our established and high‑performing site. This role offers the chance to develop your career within a trusted, well‑supported workshop environment.

With full Audi manufacturer training provided , you’ll carry out high‑quality servicing, repairs and diagnostics, ensuring every customer leaves with complete confidence in their vehicle.

Salary & Progression Structure

We offer a transparent, structured pay model with strong earning potential:

PDI Technician: £38,155 realistic annual earnings (based on £28,000 basic)

Vehicle Technician: £41,230 realistic annual earnings (based on £31,000 basic)

Vehicle Technician (Brand Qualified) – £43,945 realistic annual earnings (based on £34,000 basic, includes HVE qualification)

Senior / Diagnostic Technician – £47,385 realistic annual earnings (based on £38,000 basic, includes HVE qualification)

• Master Technician – £52,656 realistic annual earnings (based on £43,000 basic, includes HVE qualification)

All earnings include basic salary, productivity bonus, Saturday overtime, plus an additional £2,000 HVE qualification payment for qualified levels

What You’ll Need

Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 qualification

Full UK driving licence

Experience as a vehicle technician

This is an opportunity not to be missed! Apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss individual salaries and flexible working options. For direct queries, please contact [email protected]

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.

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