PDI TECHNICIAN / MOT TECHNICIAN

Lookers; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lookers Land Rover Chelmsford is seeking a PDI Technician to perform Pre Delivery Inspections and vehicle servicing within a collaborative team of experienced technicians. This permanent role offers opportunities for training and career advancement, alongside a competitive salary and extensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with clear pay scales

Generous annual leave, increasing with service

Colleague car plans and cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave

Critical illness cover and life assurance

Techscheme, eye care, and shopping vouchers

Employee assistance programme

Free 24/7 GP services

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in workshop essential.
• MOT licence is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle services according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Perform vehicle health checks using latest technology.
• Complete warranty repairs as per manufacturer guidelines.

Skills

Self-motivated

Ambitious

Eager to learn

High standards

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

OTE

Overview

Lookers, Land Rover Chelmsford

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £39k including OTE

Hours: Working on a rota basis, week one Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, week two 8:30am - 5:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm

Lookers Land Rover Chelmsford is recruiting for a PDI Technician to join their workshop. You will work alongside 15 experienced technicians, carrying out Pre Delivery Inspections on new cars, as well as preparation, servicing, and repairs of used cars to approved standards.

Reporting to Claire Betts-Gardner, the aftersales manager, you will receive ongoing support and training, including manufacturer accredited schemes and Hybrid & Electric training to advance your career.

Our technicians are essential to delivering first-class customer service. We welcome qualified Vehicle Technicians or experienced Mechanics from dealer groups or independent garages.

Responsibilities include:

1. Carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology
2. Conducting vehicle services according to manufacturer guidelines and customer requests
3. Performing additional repairs with customer approval
4. Completing warranty repairs per manufacturer guidelines and proper documentation
5. Road testing vehicles to ensure faults are rectified
6. Completing all relevant paperwork to a high standard

The ideal candidate will have workshop experience, be self-motivated, ambitious, eager to learn, and able to work to high standards. A full UK driving licence and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent are required. MOT licence is a bonus.

Experience with the brand is advantageous but not essential; full brand accreditation training is provided.

If you meet these criteria, please apply today. For more information, contact [e-mail].

About us

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, representing 32 manufacturer brands, with over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We value our people and offer a competitive rewards and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salaries with clear pay scales
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service
• Colleague car plans and cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
• Critical illness cover, life assurance, and will writing services
• Techscheme, eye care, and shopping vouchers
• Employee assistance programme and free 24/7 GP services

We are committed to an inclusive, discrimination-free workplace. Employment checks, including employment verification, address, credit, criminal record, and driver’s licence checks, will be conducted prior to employment.