Vehicle Technician
Lloyd Motors
£35500.00-52000.00 per year
Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4, United Kingdom
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Good employer
- Proper training
- Proper breaks
About Lloyd Motors
Lloyd Motor Group is a motor vehicle dealership and service centre. They are based in Scotland and the north of England.
Job description from Lloyd Motors
Additionally, as part of a new scheme, we are offering an introductory bonus of up to £3000 for joining the company (Terms & Conditions apply, agency candidates are not eligible.).
Salary: £35,500 - £52,000 depending on experience and qualifications, this also includes uncapped bonuses.
We also offer an enhanced hourly overtime rate.
Our working hours are tailored to suit you!
Here are just a few of the options we could offer:
- Seasonal or term-time schedules
- Evening shifts
- Customised flexible hours
...and much more! all options are considered and subject to availability.
Role Responsibilities:
- Complete work orders including details of repairs completed, parts required and labour to be charged.
- Test vehicles using measuring devices to provide accurate diagnostic reports to the Workshop Controller.
- Interpret and use technical data and instruction provided by the manufacturer.
- Conduct routine service work on vehicles brought into the workshop.
- Remove and install vehicle components in accordance with the manufacturer's methodology.
- Carry out vehicle health checks and identify areas of concern.
- Carry out preparations for new and Approved Used vehicles.
- Perform technical repair work in accordance with established and documented procedures.
- Ensure any faults have been reported and noted on job cards and inform the Service Manager/ Workshop Controller of any additional faults not covered in the scope of the repair and delay to completion.
- Record details of work including all hours worked and material usage.
- Ensure vehicle safety standards have been complied with when returned to customers.
- Ensure vehicles are protected and kept clean during service and repair.
- Ensure the workshop is clean and tidy at the end of the shift, ready for the day shift.
Company Benefits:
- 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
- Healthcare cash plan.
- Employee vehicle-discount schemes.
- Highstreet discounts.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Free flu jabs.
- Pension scheme.
- Life Cover.
- Internal and manufacturer training.
- Staff referral scheme.
- Tool insurance.
About Lloyd Motor Group:
Founded in 1976, Lloyd Motor Group is one of the UK's largest family-run car retailer groups, with 40 retailers across Northern England and Southern Scotland. Representing prestigious brands like BMW, MINI, Land Rover, BYD, Volvo, Kia, Volkswagen, Skoda, INEOS, Honda motorcycles and BMW Motorrad, we've built our reputation on exceptional customer service delivered with a professional yet personal touch. Join our passionate team and you'll find a supportive culture that values your contribution, invests in your development, and empowers you to grow while making a real difference in a company where people are our greatest asset.
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Job insights from Breakroom
Vehicle mechanics and technicians
Vehicle mechanics repair and service cars, vans and other vehicles
What you’ll do as a vehicle mechanic and technician:
- Drive vehicles
- Maintenance of vehicles and tools
- Understand mechanics and engineering
- Responsible for health and safety
- Ability to repair and replace parts needed
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Driving
- Physical activities
- Heavy lifting
- Wearing a uniform
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Lloyd Motors pay technicians enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
93% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Lloyd Motors pay technicians market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
67% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do technicians at Lloyd Motors get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
64% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Lloyd Motors pay technicians sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
77% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for technicians to book a holiday at Lloyd Motors?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
80% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for technicians to take sick leave at Lloyd Motors?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
69% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do technicians at Lloyd Motors feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
40% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do technicians at Lloyd Motors get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
73% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful for technicians to work at Lloyd Motors?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
50% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do technicians at Lloyd Motors enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
77% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and January 2026.
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Most people recommend their team
Do technicians at Lloyd Motors recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do technicians get enough training when they start at Lloyd Motors?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Most people get support to progress
Are technicians given support to progress at Lloyd Motors?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 69% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do technicians think Lloyd Motors head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
77% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do technicians feel well informed about how Lloyd Motors is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
73% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Lloyd Motors employees say about their job
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Best thing
At least at the ripon branch alot of the people are really nice genuine and funny. Not a single manager or sales man though
Worst thing
Managers, bosses, stress, work environment, health and safety, lack of confidence in employees, poor business management, closed minsets of the management, lack of exposure to high ups like CEO, general disrespect, disorganisation, stupidly and on the hole it's just bad.
Vehicle technician at Lloyd Motors, December 2024
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Best thing
The people are good but the managers take the piss alot
Worst thing
The manager expects things that they really shouldn't
Apprentice technician at Lloyd Motors, July 2023
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