PDI Technician - Leicester

Fordandslaterkingslynn; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Leicester is seeking a skilled PDI Technician. The role involves ensuring that pre-delivery inspections are carried out while adhering to manufacturer standards. Candidates must have relevant experience as a Technician or Mechanic, ideally with a qualification in Vehicle Maintenance. This position offers competitive hourly rates, training opportunities, and other benefits including overtime and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

Excellent training opportunities

22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Life Insurance Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Technician / Mechanic.
• Ideally a qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Time served Technician accepted.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PDI’s and RI’s according to manufacturer's procedures.
• Ensure all work meets PDI standard times.
• Work with parts team for correct parts fitting.
• Complete PDI and RI sheets per instructions.
• Adhere to relevant Type Approval regulations.

Skills

HGV experience

Mechanic skills

Vehicle Maintenance knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Education

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