Junior PDI & Prep Technician

Hawk Hiring LTD; Ewhurst Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Company pension

Modern workwear provided

Free secure on-site parking

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD is recruiting for a Junior PDI & Prep Technician in East Sussex. The role involves carrying out inspections, servicing, and mechanical preparation on modern used cars, with a focus on quality and safety. Base is Bodiam/East Sussex, with weekday hours and weekends off.

You should have at least 6 months hands-on garage experience, a Level 2/3 qualification (or time-served), and a full UK driving licence with a basic tool set. Training will be provided in a busy, modern workshop.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of hands-on garage or workshop experience.
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification preferred.
• Good foundational knowledge of vehicle inspection, oil servicing, and minor mechanical repairs.
• Full UK driving licence & basic tool set.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle inspections, routine servicing and general mechanical prep.
• Perform pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) and safety checks on modern used cars.
• Assist with basic mechanical repairs as part of the prep process.

Skills

Garage experience

Driving licence

Education

Level 2/3 qualification

Tools

Basic tool set

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £28,000 – £31,000 basic per annum
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (NO WEEKENDS | Enjoy every single weekend off)
• Perks: 28 days holiday, company pension, modern workwear provided, free secure on-site parking
• Workload: Pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), routine servicing, basic mechanical prep, and safety checks across a wide variety of used cars

About Us

We are a premier, highly successful used vehicle specialist in East Sussex with a massive online presence and a popular YouTube channel following our day-to-day operations. Preparing and fixing hundreds of vehicles in-house, we offer a modern, highly energetic workshop environment where work-life balance is prioritized with zero weekend shifts.

Role Overview

Seeking a motivated Junior PDI & Prep Technician with at least 6 months of hands-on garage experience to carry out vehicle inspections, routine servicing, and general mechanical preparation on modern used cars.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of hands-on garage or workshop experience.
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (or time-served equivalent) is preferred.
• Good foundational knowledge of vehicle inspection, oil servicing, and minor mechanical repairs.
• Full UK driving licence & basic tool set.

Location & Commute

• Base: Bodiam / East Sussex area
• Road Links: Direct access via the A21 and A229 trunk roads, providing smooth routes through East Sussex and West Kent.
• Public Transport: Rail access via nearby Robertsbridge station (direct Hastings-to-London line) along with local rural bus connects.
• Commutable From: Robertsbridge, Hastings, Tunbridge Wells, Rye, Hawkhurst, and Cranbrook.