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PDI / Prep Technician

Job Description - PDI / Prep Technician

We are recruiting for an experienced PDI Technician, Prep Technician, Vehicle Preparation Technician or Vehicle Technician to join a busy main dealership in Derby. Applicants must have at least 3 years' workshop experience, hold a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent), a Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points and have the right to work in the UK. An MOT Tester Licence is desirable but not essential.

Location: Derby
Salary: Up to £36,500 Basic | OTE: Up to £42,500
Bonus: Weekly Time Saved and Team Bonus Scheme
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Why Apply?
Up to £42,500 OTE
Weekly time saved and team bonus scheme
Monday to Friday working hours
30 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service
Ongoing manufacturer training and development
Company pension scheme and Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Staff discounts on vehicles, servicing and repairs
Family and friends discount scheme
Retail discounts and discounted days out
Employee referral bonus scheme
Employee recognition and reward programmes
Genuine career progression opportunities
PDI / Prep Technician Role
Carry out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) on new and used vehicles
Complete vehicle preparation, servicing and routine maintenance
Carry out vehicle health checks and safety inspections
Diagnose and rectify minor mechanical and electrical faults
Identify additional repair requirements and report defects
Ensure vehicles meet required quality standards before customer handover
Accurately complete job cards and workshop documentation
PDI / Prep Technician Requirements
Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent)
Minimum 3 years' experience within an automotive workshop
Previous experience as a PDI Technician, Prep Technician, Vehicle Preparation Technician or Vehicle Technician
Experience within a main dealership or independent garage
Strong mechanical knowledge and vehicle servicing skills
MOT Tester Licence desirable but not essential
Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points
Right to work in the UK
How to Apply
If you're interested in this PDI / Prep Technician vacancy in Derby, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: Kalum Green – Octane Recruitment

Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.

If this PDI / Prep Technician role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including PDI Technician, Pre-Delivery Inspection Technician, Prep Technician, Vehicle Preparation Technician, Used Car Preparation Technician, Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Car Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician and Service Technician roles across the UK
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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