MOT & Preparation Technician

Cooks Motor Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier automotive service provider in East Midlands is seeking an MOT & Preparation Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for high-quality service and repair of vehicles, while interacting with service teams and customers. Ideal candidates have a Full UK Driving Licence and relevant industry experience. Join a dynamic team that values support, training, and exceptional service. This position offers numerous benefits, including flexible working options and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Exclusive retail discounts

Discounts on new and used cars

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Wellbeing support

24/7 access to healthcare professionals

Paid volunteering day

Company share purchase plan

Referral financial rewards

Training and development opportunities

Life assurance options

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Work effectively to timescales with a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, diagnosis, and repair of vehicles to high standards.
• Communicate with Service Reception and Workshop Control.
• Provide technical opinions to customers when needed.
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge.
• Ensure high levels of customer service.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and orderly work administration.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Experience in the Motor Industry

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently and in a team

Job description

MOT & Preparation Technician-Jaguar Land Rover Derby

Time to switch up a gear? Be part of something better.

Enjoy support that’s second to none as a Preparation Technician at Group 1 Automotive. With training at some of the best facilities in the industry, you’ll learn new skills while becoming an expert. And best of all, you’ll be part of a fun, friendly team that will support you every day.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family‑friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• We’re open to flexible working options – just ask

What you’ll do day to day

• Carrying out service, diagnosis and repair of vehicles to excellent standards.
• Communicating with the Service Reception team and Workshop Control.
• Speaking with customers on occasion to provide your expert, technical opinion.
• Maintaining thorough and up‑to‑date product knowledge.
• Maintaining exceptionally high customer service levels that lead to customer loyalty and referrals.
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work.

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here − if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Motor Industry in a similar role is essential
• Happy to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work to timescales effectively, with a keen eye for detail

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.

Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork – Professionalism

These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.