PDI Technician - Leicester

Fordandslaterrugby; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Leicester is seeking a PDI Technician to ensure timely and safe completion of PDI and RI inspections. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Technician in the HGV or similar sectors and possess a full UK driving licence. This role offers competitive rates and various employee benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

DAF Training & development opportunities

22 days holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, or similar sector.
• Ideally have a qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or time served Technician.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PDI’s and RI’s according to procedures and safely.
• Ensure all work meets PDI standard times.
• Collaborate with parts team to fit correct parts.

Skills

Experience as Technician / Mechanic

Full UK driving licence

Qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

• Competitive hourly rate depending on your PDI Technician experience and working pattern
• Overtime at premium rates
• Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
• 22 days holiday (excluding statutory), rising to 25 days after 5 years service
• Employee Of the Month Competition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Who are we looking for as a PDI Technician:

• You will have previous experience working as a Technician / Mechanic within the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector.
• Ideally have a qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Or a time served Technician.
• Full UK driving licence.

The PDI Technician role / responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Ensure PDI’s and RI’s are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures and in a safe and responsible manner. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with PDI standard times. Work with the parts team to make sure the correct parts are fitted to the vehicles. Confirm that PDI and RI sheets are completed as per manufacturer/customer instructions. Adhere to all relevant Type Approval regulations.

Working hours: Week 1, Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm. Week 2, Monday – Friday 10am – 6:30pm.

Apply today to start your PDI Technician journey with Ford & Slater