Prep Technician

JLR; Chesterfield; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Manufacturer training

Tool insurance programme

Pension scheme

Share incentive scheme

Online rewards platform

Colleague vehicle purchase scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Vertu Land Rover Chesterfield is seeking a Prep Technician to join its award-winning aftersales team. You'll deliver PDIs on new and used vehicles, ensuring each car meets Land Rover standards before customer delivery.

This role requires attention to detail, productivity goals, and a commitment to quality. The successful candidate will have an automotive qualification (NVQ3/City & Guilds or equivalent), prior prep or vehicle technician experience, and own tools.

Qualifications

• A recognised automotive qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician or Prep Technician.
• Your own tools.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The ability to work efficiently while maintaining exceptional standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs) on new and used vehicles to manufacturer standards.
• Prepare vehicles to the highest standards before customer delivery.
• Maintain productivity while ensuring right-first-time quality in every vehicle.
• Work in a fast-paced workshop to deliver premium vehicles for Land Rover.

Skills

Own tools

Full UK driving licence

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

Your own tools

Job description

Land Rover Chesterfield, 2 Discovery Way, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, S41 9EG

Up to £35,000 Basic Salary + Over Performance Bonus

Join the team at Vertu Land Rover Chesterfield and become part of one of the UK's leading automotive retailers, representing one of the world's most prestigious automotive brands.

We are looking for a skilled and driven Prep Technician to join our award-winning aftersales team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a state-of-the-art workshop environment, preparing premium vehicles to the exceptional standards expected of the Land Rover brand.

We are offering a basic salary of up to £35,000, depending on skills and experience. This is based on a 40-hour working week and NO WEEKEND WORK

We’re also offering a£4,000 sign-on bonus.You’ll receive £2,000 when you join us and an additional £2,000 in month 13 of your employment.

About the Role

As a Prep Technician, you will play a key role in delivering an outstanding customer motoring experience built on trust, quality and attention to detail.

You will be responsible for carrying out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs) on both new and used vehicles, ensuring every vehicle is prepared to the highest standards and fully compliant with manufacturer requirements before reaching the customer.

Working within a fast-paced and professional workshop, you’ll be expected to achieve agreed productivity targets while maintaining exceptional levels of quality and ensuring a right-first-time approach to every vehicle you prepare.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technician looking to work with a premium brand while developing their skills within a business renowned for investing in its people.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you’ll ideally have:

• A recognised Automotive qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician or Prep Technician
• Your own tools
• A full UK driving licence
• The ability to work efficiently while maintaining exceptional standards

Why Join Vertu Motors?

At Vertu Motors, we are committed to investing in our colleagues’ development and creating clear career pathways. As part of our Jaguar Land Rover retailer network, you will benefit from manufacturer training, dedicated EV and electrical training, opportunities to progress through our Evolution Management Development Programme, and the chance to build specialist knowledge within a premium brand environment where performance, capability, technology and customer service come together.

• 33 days annual leave, rising to 37 with length of service.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Manufacturer training, including EV and electrical training.
• Tool insurance programme and preferential service rates.
• Share incentive scheme and pension scheme.
• Online rewards platform with cashback and discounts at a range of retailers.
• Colleague vehicle purchase scheme and exclusive discounts.
• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.

If your application is successful, employment checks will be completed prior to you starting with us. This may include a criminal record check and a driving licence check.