Vehicle Prep Technician Level 2

Renault Retail Group; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A major automotive retailer in Swansea is looking for a Vehicle Preparation Technician / MOT Tester to join their team. This role involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles while ensuring the highest standards of customer service. Candidates should have a Level 2 City & Guilds or NVQ in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair and ideally some experience in a main dealer workshop. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a pension scheme and development opportunities.

Benefits

£30,000 basic salary without MOT Tester Certificate

£31,000 basic salary with MOT Tester Certificate

Uncapped monthly bonuses

25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme with life assurance cover

Heavily subsidised loan car scheme

Staff discounts on vehicles, parts, servicing, and accessories

Share Incentive Scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Level 2 City & Guilds or NVQ in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is required.
• A full UK driving licence is mandatory.
• Main dealer workshop experience is ideal.
• DVSA MOT Testing certification is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs of cars and vans.
• Support MOT testing to meet DVSA standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a trusting environment.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Education

Level 2 City & Guilds or NVQ in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Vehicle Preparation Technician / MOT Tester to join our trusted team and help us deliver the highest standards of customer service to our customers.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs of cars and vans with a solution-driven mindset – ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and first-time fixes.
• Support MOT testing (if certified) and work with integrity to meet DVSA standards.
• Embrace forward-thinking approaches, making use of manufacturer training and new technologies to stay ahead.
• Collaborate with colleagues in an environment built on trust, respect, and inclusiveness.

What You’ll Need

• Level 2 City & Guilds or NVQ in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ideally, main dealer workshop experience.
• DVSA MOT Testing certification (preferred, but not essential).

Working hours

Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm and Saturdays 8am-12 noon (1-in-4 on a rota)

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for Technicians that includes:

• £30,000 basic salary without MOT Tester Certificate
• £31,000 basic salary with MOT Tester Certificate
• Uncapped monthly bonuses.

Core contractual benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (with the option to buy or sell additional days)
• Pension scheme with life assurance cover.

Financially meaningful benefits

• Heavily subsidised loan car scheme, with the option to add low-price monthly car insurance.
• Staff discounts on vehicles, parts, servicing, and accessories.
• Share Incentive Scheme.
• Mortgage and pension advice seminars.

Development and career progression

• Structured career ladder with world-class training.

Lifestyle and wellbeing benefits

• Cycle-to-Work scheme, including e-bikes.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies.
• Eye-test voucher scheme.

Role-specific working environment

• A well-supported working environment with modern tools and the latest equipment.

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