PDI Technician - Fast-Paced Auto Prep with £40k OTE

Silcom Recruitment Limited; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Silcom Recruitment are recruiting an experienced PDI Technician for a well-established automotive retailer in the Reading area. The role covers pre-delivery inspections on cars and light commercials, with emphasis on safety, mechanical checks and timely vehicle handover.

You will perform routine servicing, diagnose issues, and document inspections while working with the workshop and sales teams to uphold high standards.

Qualifications

• PDI experience and strong mechanical understanding are required.
• Knowledge of vehicle safety checks and diagnostic procedures is essential.
• UK driving licence is a must.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-delivery inspections on a wide variety of cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Complete vehicle safety and mechanical checks to ensure vehicles meet the required preparation standards.
• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance and minor mechanical repairs where required.
• Inspect brakes, tyres, suspension, steering, fluid levels and general mechanical condition.
• Identify and report any additional mechanical or repair work required before vehicles are approved for sale.
• Work closely with the wider preparation, workshop and sales teams to ensure vehicles are completed efficiently and ready for customer handover.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections and completed work.
• Ensure all work is carried out efficiently, accurately and to a consistently high professional standard.

Skills

PDI experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Silcom Recruitment are recruiting an experienced PDI Technician for a well-established automotive retailer in the Reading area. The role covers pre-delivery inspections on cars and light commercials, with emphasis on safety, mechanical checks and timely vehicle handover.

You will perform routine servicing, diagnose issues, and document inspections while working with the workshop and sales teams to uphold high standards.