MOT & Preparation Technician

Group 1 Automotive; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in the East Midlands is seeking a Preparation Technician to perform high-quality service and repairs on vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a Full UK Driving Licence and experience in a similar role within the motor industry. The technician will ensure excellent customer service, communicate effectively with team members, and maintain a neat workspace. Benefits include annual leave, retail discounts, and flexible working options.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Exclusive retail discounts

Discounts on new and used cars

Company pension scheme

Flexible working options

24/7 healthcare access

Paid volunteer day

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Essential to have experience in the motor industry in a similar role.
• Willingness to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, diagnosis and repair of vehicles.
• Communicate with Service Reception and Workshop Control.
• Provide expert technical opinion to customers.
• Maintain thorough product knowledge.
• Ensure high levels of customer service.
• Keep work area tidy and organized.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Experience in the motor industry in a similar role

Teamwork and independent work

Ability to work to timescales

Job description

MOT & Preparation Technician-Jaguar Land Rover Derby

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

Enjoy support that’s second to none as a Preparation Technician 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

• Carrying out service, diagnosis and repair of vehicles to excellent standards.
• Communicating with the Service Reception team and Workshop Control.
• Speaking with customers on occasion to provide your expert, technical opinion.
• Maintaining thorough and up-to-date product knowledge.
• Maintaining exceptionally high customer service levels that lead to customer loyalty and referrals.
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work.

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.

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Motor Industry in a similar role is essential
• Happy to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work to timescales effectively, with a keen eye for detail

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but is 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.

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.