New Car PDI Technician

Adam Curtis Specialist Automotive Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a New Car PDI Technician in St. Albans. The role involves conducting Pre-Delivery Inspections on new vehicles and ensuring they meet quality standards. Candidates should have PDI or automotive technician experience and an NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance. A competitive salary and a solid work-life balance are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have PDI or automotive technician experience.
• Physical ability to meet the demands of the role.
• Ideally experience with brand-specific training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs) on new vehicles.
• Use diagnostic tools to check for any system errors.
• Perform quick road tests and final vehicle preparations.

Skills

PDI or automotive technician experience

Ability to work quickly

Team-oriented

Reliability

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

New Car PDI Technician

Basic £ 27,184,OTE £41,000–£42,000

Location: St. Albans

Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (42.5 hours/week with 1-hour lunch),No Weekends (Unless Required)

Are you a motivated and efficient technician with a background in Pre-Delivery Inspections? We’re looking for a New Car PDI Technician to join our busy team, helping ensure every new vehicle leaves our site in perfect condition.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Carrying out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs) on new vehicles
• Plugging in diagnostic tools to check for any system errors
• Performing quick road tests
• Adding fuel and final prep before customer handover
• Working quickly and consistently to meet daily volume targets
• Repeating this process efficiently across multiple vehicles per day
• This is a repetitive but rewarding role—perfect for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and clear goals.

What We’re Looking For:

• PDI or automotive technician experience is essential
• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Ideally, someone with brand-specific experience
• Highly mobile and efficient—this is a physically active role
• Able to hit the ground running with minimal training
• Reliable, team-oriented, and used to working at pace

If you’re a proactive technician who can work quickly without cutting corners, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to Stacey Hunt of ACS Recruitment Consultancy to join a fast-moving team with great earning potential and a solid work-life balance.