Prep Technician - NO WEEKEND WORKING

Vertu Motors plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ annual leave, rising to 37

Flexible working arrangements

Full manufacturer training

Evolution Management Development

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Share Incentive Scheme

Tool Insurance Programme

Company pension scheme

Online rewards platform

Preferential vehicle service rates

Colleague vehicle purchase scheme

Job summary

Vertu Vauxhall Newcastle is seeking a Prep Technician to perform pre-delivery inspections on new and used vehicles. You will ensure quality and manufacturer guidelines, work within set time frames, and help deliver an excellent customer experience.

The role offers a base salary of £32,550 with a bonus up to £5,000, for a 42-hour week Monday to Friday with no weekend work. Vertu Motors provides training and a clear career path across 190+ locations.

Qualifications

• Formal automotive qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician
• MOT license preferred but not essential or own tools and UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) on new and used vehicles
• Ensure PDIs meet manufacturer guidelines and standards
• Work to agreed time frames while maintaining high productivity
• Provide high level customer service and strive for first-time fixes

Skills

Vehicle technician experience

MOT license

Own set of tools

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Automotive

Tools

MOT license

Own tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Vertu Vauxhall Newcastle

Join our team at Vertu Vauxhall Newcastle and become a valued Prep Technician!

We are offering a basic salary of £32,550 plus a bonus opportunity of up to £5,000. This is based on 42 hours per week Monday to Friday with NO WEEKEND WORKING!

Your role as a Vehicle Technician is crucial in delivering an exceptional customer experience, built on trust and honesty. As a Prep Technician you will be responsible for carrying out pre-delivery inspections (PDI's) on new and used vehicles. You will ensure the PDI's are carried out to the highest possible standard and within manufacturer guidelines. You will need to work to agreed time frames, and maintain a high level of productivity, whilst ensuring exceptional customer service at all times. Quality workmanship and achieving first-time fixes are core values that guide everything we do.

To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications and skills:

• A relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3


• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician


• MOT license preferred but not essential


• Your own set of tools


• A full UK driving licence

Benefits

At Vertu Motors, we take pride in investing in our colleagues' personal development more than any other motor retailer. As a successful candidate, you can look forward to ongoing training opportunities, a clear career path, and a range of benefits that reflect our status as an employer of choice, including:

• 33 days’ annual leave, rising to 37 with service


• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance


• Full manufacturer training, including dedicated EV electrical training


• Evolution Management Development Programme for future leaders


• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave


• Share Incentive Scheme


• Tool Insurance Programme


• Company pension scheme


• Online rewards platform with cashback and retailer discounts


• Preferential vehicle service rates


• Colleague vehicle purchase scheme

If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, we may conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.

Join our team and take your career to new heights with Vertu Motors. As a national company we can offer great career development with over 190 locations throughout England and Scotland meaning we always have opportunities for internal progression –