PDI Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Saul; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Tool insurance

Staff discounts

Manufacturer training

Referral bonus

Retail discounts

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd has an opening for a PDI Technician, requiring Level 2 or Level 3 light vehicle maintenance qualifications. The role sits within a busy aftersales team and focuses on Pre Delivery Inspections, basic maintenance, and vehicle preparation to ensure fleet and customer vehicles are safe and ready for handover.

The position offers an excellent salary with overtime and bonus opportunities, a 45-hour week including weekends on a rota, and a comprehensive benefits package including

Qualifications

• Recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification, such as IMI, City & Guilds, or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Technician / Mechanic, ideally with exposure to PDIs and basic service work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Pre Delivery Inspections on fleet and customer vehicles to ensure they are prepared to the required standard.
• Complete basic vehicle maintenance tasks, including oil and filter changes, as part of the preparation process.
• Ensure every vehicle worked on is safe, compliant, and ready for customer delivery.
• Complete accurate digital write-ups, job cards, and workshop records using iPads and internal systems.
• Follow workshop processes and procedures to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Work closely with the wider aftersales team to support smooth vehicle handover and workshop productivity.

Skills

PDI Experience

Level 2/3 maintenance

Education

IMI/City & Guilds Level 2/3

Job description

PDI Technician role for a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Technician / Mechanic, working within a busy aftersales team carrying out Pre Delivery Inspections, basic maintenance, and vehicle preparation work to ensure fleet and customer vehicles are safe, compliant, and ready for handover. Excellent salary, benefits, overtime, and bonus opportunities available.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence.

Pay / salary: Up to £36,932 basic per annum, OTE £46,000 based on time saved and team profit

Job type: Permanent / full-time role

Shift and schedule: 45 hours per week, including weekends on a rota basis

Benefits

• Strong basic salary with highly rewarding individual efficiency and team performance bonuses.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with your length of service.
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance protection worth twice your salary.
• Peace of mind with full, comprehensive workshop tool insurance coverage.
• Generous discounts on personal car purchases and leasing plans, with substantial employee savings on vehicle servicing, parts, and repairs.
• Manufacturer training, including electric and hybrid vehicle servicing and repair, to support ongoing technical development.
• Earn up to £2,000 for successfully recommending new colleagues to the group.
• Digital portal access offering exclusive savings at major high-street retailers.

Company

You would be joining a well-established UK automotive retail group with a strong national presence and a reputation for representing leading vehicle brands. The business operates a large network of dealerships and aftersales sites, offering a professional workshop environment, ongoing manufacturer training, and excellent long-term career opportunities.

Skills and experience

• Recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification, such as IMI, City & Guilds, or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Technician / Mechanic, ideally with exposure to PDIs and basic service work.

Job responsibilities for the PDI Technician role

• Carry out Pre Delivery Inspections on fleet and customer vehicles to ensure they are prepared to the required standard.
• Complete basic vehicle maintenance tasks, including oil and filter changes, as part of the preparation process.
• Ensure every vehicle worked on is safe, compliant, and ready for customer delivery.
• Complete accurate digital write-ups, job cards, and workshop records using iPads and internal systems.
• Follow workshop processes and procedures to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Work closely with the wider aftersales team to support smooth vehicle handover and workshop productivity.