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.

Monday–Thursday 8.15–5pm, Friday 8.30–4, Saturday 9–1pm on a rota basis (1 in
4).

Up to £40,600 including £32,000‑£34,000 basic per annum + £6,600 bonus potential.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated Level 3 Technician to join our growing team at Charles Hurst Jeep in Belfast. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in delivering high‑quality work, enjoys problem‑solving, and wants to continue developing their technical skills. You’ll be supported by our Aftersales Manager, Noel Hamilton, and benefit from ongoing training, including manufacturer‑accredited programmes and Hybrid & Electric vehicle training to help you progress your career.

Our technicians play a key role in delivering an exceptional customer experience, and we want you to be part of our continued success. If you’d like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact noelha or call

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repair work to brand standards
• Diagnose and resolve a range of mechanical and electrical faults
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently, accurately, and right first time
• Prepare and quality‑check vehicles prior to customer handover
• Maintain high levels of workmanship, safety, and customer satisfaction

• NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Repair or equivalent
• Strong mechanical skills
• Confident using modern diagnostic tools and equipment
• A proactive approach to learning and development
• Full, clean driving licence

• 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

• 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

• MyView Pay Now – 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

• 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.

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