Motorcycle Prep Technician - Hands-On Workshop & Training

4th Dimension Innovation; Eastly End; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Training & development opportunities

Energetic team culture

Job summary

MotoMine, the UK’s largest motorcycle salvage company, seeks a Vehicle Service and Preparation Operative to join our workshop at Unit 6, Thorpe. You’ll be hands-on, carrying out checks, servicing, testing electricals and preparing bikes for listing.

On-the-job training is provided for the right person. 37.5 hours per week; salary £26,000–£28,000 per annum; located at Unit 6, Thorpe; full-time role with a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge of motorcycles.
• Confident using hand tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Organised and able to follow procedures.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• A good communicator and team player.
• Flexible, with high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out initial visual and mechanical checks on bikes when they arrive.
• Performing basic servicing: oil and filter changes, spark plug replacement, battery checks and chain maintenance.
• Testing key electrical systems such as lights, indicators and horn.
• Getting engines running where reasonably possible, using good judgement on time per bike.
• Preparing motorcycles for assessment, photography and sale, and helping the photography team present bikes clearly for listings.
• Producing a 'Highlight' report on each bike, including checking stock for available spare parts.
• Accurately recording each bike’s condition and the service tasks you’ve completed.
• Making sure missing documents and keys are requested from the admin team and kept with the right bikes.
• Reporting significant mechanical or safety concerns to management.
• Moving bikes around site, supporting loading and unloading, and chasing outstanding movement orders with Stock Control.
• Moving sold bikes to the collection bays for customer handovers.
• Keeping bikes stored safely and accessibly, and keeping the workshop clean, organised and safe.

Job description

MotoMine, the UK’s largest motorcycle salvage company, seeks a Vehicle Service and Preparation Operative to join our workshop at Unit 6, Thorpe. You’ll be hands-on, carrying out checks, servicing, testing electricals and preparing bikes for listing.

On-the-job training is provided for the right person. 37.5 hours per week; salary £26,000–£28,000 per annum; located at Unit 6, Thorpe; full-time role with a supportive team culture.