Car Preparation Technician

Group 1 Automotive; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank

Exclusive retail discounts

Discounts on cars and servicing

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Wellbeing support

24/7 access to healthcare

Volunteer day paid

Share purchase plan

Refer a friend bonus

Training & development

Life assurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive is seeking a Car Preparation Technician (Mechanic) for its BMW Reading operation. You will perform high-quality maintenance and repairs, inspect components for wear, and provide expert technical advice to customers while upholding exceptional service standards.

Join a supportive team with a strong focus on safety, training, and career development; enjoy a range of employee benefits and flexible working options where available.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent required.
• Valid UK driving licence required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality vehicle maintenance and repairs to manufacturer standards.
• Conduct thorough inspections of vehicle components for wear or damage and needed replacements.
• Provide clear, professional technical advice to customers as needed.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maint. &

UK driving licence

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maint. & Repair

Job description

Car Preparation Technician (Mechanic) – BMW Reading

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

Enjoy support that’s second to none as a Car Preparation Technician (Mechanic) 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 withour exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great dealwith discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years aheadwith our company pension scheme
• Balance home and workwith our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for lesswith our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeingwith 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 differencewith a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your futurewith our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewardswhen you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growingwith our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurancewith the option to increase cover
• We’re open to flexible workingoptions – just ask

What you’ll do day to day

• Perform high-quality vehicle maintenance and repairs, following manufacturer standards and guidelines to ensure reliability and safety
• Conduct thorough inspections of vehicle components to assess wear, damage, or required replacements
• Provide expert technical advice to customers when necessary, ensuring clear and professional communication
• Maintain exceptional customer service standards, fostering trust that leads to repeat business and referrals
• Collaborate effectively with the service reception team and workshop control for seamless workflow and customer satisfaction
• Offer support and guidance to fellow Technicians in the workshop, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharing

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.

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent qualification
• Thorough understanding of vehicle safety standards and guidelines
• Strong problem-solving skills, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of work
• Proven ability to meet efficiency targets while maintaining a keen eye for detail
• Ability to collaborate and contribute positively within a team environment
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence

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.

But you don’t need to love cars to work with us- just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

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.

*Terms & Conditions; £1,000 sign-on bonus payable after 30 days of employment, a further £500 after 90 days, and a final payment of £1000 after 6 months. Further T&C’s apply.