Prep Technician

Vertu Motors plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Birmingham is seeking a Prep Technician to carry out pre-delivery inspections on vehicles. The role requires a relevant qualification and experience as a Vehicle Technician. You will be responsible for ensuring inspections are done to manufacturer guidelines while providing exceptional customer service. The position offers a basic salary between £28,000 - £35,000 with various benefits, including annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Access to full manufacturer training

Evolution Management Development program

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Share incentive scheme

Tool Insurance Programme

Pension scheme

Online rewards platform

Preferential service rates

Colleague purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3.
• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• MOT license preferred but not essential.
• Your own set of tools.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) on new and used vehicles.
• Work to agreed time frames and maintain high productivity.
• Ensure quality workmanship and focus on achieving first-time fixes.

Skills

Current experience as a Vehicle Technician

A full UK driving licence

MOT license preferred but not essential

Education

Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

Tools

Own set of tools

Job description

Overview

Vertu Ford Garretts Green PDI – Join our team as a valued Prep Technician. We are offering a basic salary between £28,000 - £35,000 depending on skills and experience. This is based on a 40 hour working week and Saturdays paid as overtime and includes an additional over-performance bonus opportunity.

Your role as a Prep Technician is crucial in delivering an exceptional customer experience, built on trust and honesty. You will be responsible for carrying out pre-delivery inspections (PDI's) on new and used vehicles. You will ensure the PDIs are carried out to the highest possible standard and within manufacturer guidelines. You will need to work to agreed time frames and maintain a high level of productivity, whilst ensuring exceptional customer service at all times. Quality workmanship and achieving first-time fixes are core values that guide everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) on new and used vehicles and ensure PDIs are conducted to manufacturer guidelines.
• Work to agreed time frames and maintain a high level of productivity while providing exceptional customer service.
• Maintain quality workmanship and focus on achieving first-time fixes.

Qualifications

• A relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3
• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician
• MOT license preferred but not essential
• Your own set of tools
• A full UK driving licence

Benefits and Rewards

• 33 days of annual leave, increasing to 37 with length of service – giving you time to recharge and relax
• Flexible working arrangements – allowing you to have a work life balance that suits
• Access to full manufacturer training, including EV Electrical training to keep you at the front edge of changes in the sector
• Evolution Management Development program for those who want to grow into a management position
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Share incentive scheme to invest tax efficiently and share in the company’s continued success
• Tool Insurance Programme to protect your valuable tools
• Pension scheme to invest in your future
• Online rewards platform offering cashback and discounts at retailers
• Preferential service rates for your own vehicle
• Colleague purchase scheme with exclusive discounts on vehicles

Join our team and take your career to new heights with Vertu Motors. As a national company we offer great career development with over 190 locations throughout England and Scotland, meaning we always have opportunities for internal progression – apply today!

If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, we may conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.