PDI Technician

Lookers Motor Group Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Colchester is seeking a qualified PDI Technician to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and a valid UK driving license. You will be responsible for carrying out vehicle health checks, servicing vehicles, and providing excellent customer service. This role offers up to £33,000 salary, including an overachievement bonus, and excellent career progression and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with structured pay scales

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave including maternity and paternity pay

Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases

Eyecare vouchers

Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

MyView PayNow for instant access to pay

Free will writing services

Discounted gym memberships

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a dealer group or independent garage is a plus.
• Brand experience desirable but not essential.
• Diagnostic, MOT and EV experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle health checks using the latest technology.
• Perform vehicle services and additional repairs.
• Deliver first-class customer service.

Skills

Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Motor industry experience

Full and valid UK driving licence

Self-motivated

Eager to learn

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

Job description

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Lookers Jaguar Landrover Colchester

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: up to £33,000 overachievement bonus!

Lookers Colchester Jaguar Landrover are recruiting for a Mechanic / Technician to join their fantastic workshop. While working alongside other experienced technicians, you will play a vital role, carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology, conducting vehicle services, and carrying out any additional repairs.

Here at Chester, you will report to the accomplished aftersales manager, who will give on-going support to ensure you have the tools needed to succeed in your role. We can also offer you excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes and Hybrid & Electric training, to accelerate your career further!

Our technicians play a vital role within our Service team by delivering first class customer service every time. We want you to be part of our success. If you’re a qualified Vehicle Technician or an experienced Mechanic, whether you work in a dealer group or independent garage, we want to hear from you!

Currently recruiting for all levels of Technicians to join our growing team:

Prep / PDI Technician - Service Technician - MOT Tester - Mechanic - Senior Tech / Diagnostic Tech - Master Technician

The ideal candidate will have minimum NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, motor industry experience (brand or non-brand), and a full and valid UK driving licence. You’ll be self-motivated whilst being able to support your team, ambitious and eager to learn, and are able to work to and maintain the highest of standards to all vehicles that take a spin through our doors.

Although previous brand experience is desirable, it is not essential, as brand accreditation training will be provided. Diagnostic, MOT and EV experience is also desirable but not essential.

About Us

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
  
  
  

Health & Wellbeing

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments
  
  
  

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
  
  
  

Leisure & Lifestyle

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts
  
  
  

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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