Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Charles Hurst Newtownabbey Kia is part of one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, representing 32 manufacturer brands.
Position
Master Technician - Full time, 5 day working week (Monday-Thursday 8.15-5pm, Friday 8.30-4.00, Saturday 9-1pm rota 1 in 4). OTE up to £46,600 (£40,000 basic + £6,600 bonus potential).
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and resolve complex vehicle faults to a high standard.
- Provide technical expertise and mentorship to other workshop technicians.
- Prepare and perform quality control of new and used prestige vehicles ready for sale.
- Support maintenance of highest workmanship and customer satisfaction levels.
Skills and experience required
- Minimum 3-5 years of qualified experience, preferably with a premium brand.
- Exceptional diagnostic skills and advanced mechanical knowledge.
- Previous experience as a Master Technician or equivalent senior level role.
- NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Repair or similar.
- Competent in use of diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Current, clean full driving licence.
Core Benefits
- Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression.
- Generous annual leave that increases with length of service.
- Enhanced family leave, including 6 months full pay for maternity and adoption, and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
- Techscheme for discounted technology purchases.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Smart Health - 24/7 GP access.
- Dental insurance.
- Optional critical illness cover.
Financial Wellbeing
- MyView PayNow access to a portion of pay as earned.
- Free will writing services.
- Flexible life assurance options.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Travel insurance.
- Home and technology vouchers.
- bYond card and other retail discounts.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and committed to a welcoming, inclusive environment. We comply with the Fair Employment & Treatment (NI) Order 1998 and the Equality Commission reporting obligations.