Vehicle Prep Technician (PDI)

Wessex Garages Holdings Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Company pension

Discount car purchase

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Eye tests

Flu vaccination

Event tickets

Job summary

Wessex Garages in Cardiff is seeking a skilled Vehicle Prep Technician to perform PDIs on both new and used vehicles. You will ensure every vehicle meets manufacturer standards and is prepared for delivery, while delivering top-class customer service.

The role requires a solid mechanical background and a full manual driving licence. Competitive pay with opportunities for bonus and progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of vehicle mechanics and maintenance.
• Experience with PDIs and servicing is advantageous.
• Customer-focused approach to quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) on new and used vehicles to highest standards.
• Work efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Deliver outstanding customer service at every step of the process.
• Aim for first-time fixes to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Vehicle mechanics

Education

Level 2/3 Light Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Vehicle Prep Technician (PDI) Reference Number - 0123445567567

Salary Competitive plus bonus

At Wessex Garages, we’ve been putting customers first and delivering excellence in automotive retail for over 35 years. With dealerships across South Wales and the South West of England, we proudly represent leading manufacturers including Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, GWM and Mitsubishi. For these leading brands we supply new and used cars and vans, deliver after sales support and champion the Motability Scheme.

We’re proud to offer our customers and colleagues an experience built on Knowledge, Value, Transparency, and Trust — values that are at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

Are you passionate about cars and love delivering top-notch customer experiences? Wessex Garages in Hadfield Road, Cardiff is on the lookout for a talented Prep Technician to join our team. If you have a solid mechanical background and a knack for putting customers first, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll do

• Perform pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) on new and used vehicles, ensuring everything meets the highest standards and manufacturer guidelines.
• Work efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Deliver outstanding customer service every step of the way.
• Focus on precision and aim for ‘first-time’ fixes to delight our customers.

What we’re looking for

• A solid understanding of vehicle mechanics, ideally backed by a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance.
• A full manual driving license (with no more than 6 points).
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a supportive team.Confidence in using the tools of the trade.
• A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to high-quality service.

Key information:

• Working pattern: Mon - Fr 8:30am - 5:00pm, Saturdays on a rota
• Competitive pay

Why join Wessex Garages?

We’re committed to supporting our people with a range of benefits designed to promote wellbeing, reward loyalty, and enhance your overall experience at work:

• Holiday Allowance – Enjoy 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with extra days added the longer you stay with us.
• Pension Scheme – We contribute to your future with company-backed pension support.
• Exclusive Employee Schemes – Take advantage of our discounted car purchase programme and Cycle to Work scheme after completing your probation.
• Wellbeing Support – Through our partnership with Menable, a specialist service for the automotive sector, you’ll have free access to confidential coaching, wellbeing check ins, and referral support where needed.
• Health Benefits – We provide complimentary eye tests and flu vaccination vouchers to help you stay healthy year-round.
• Event Perks – As proud sponsors of Bristol Bears Rugby we offer a limited number of free tickets to each game for our colleagues.

Please note:

• Driving licence checks will be carried out during the recruitment process.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, and this will be verified as part of the recruitment process.

To see all our latest vacancies, please visit www.wessexgarages.com/recruitment

Reg Office: Pennywell Road, Bristol, Avon, BS5 0TT

Reg. Company Number: 2639755

VAT Reg. No. 567778570

Wessex Garages Holdings Limited is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts as an intermediary.Wessex Garages Holdings Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for consumer credit activity and our registration number is 535085. Permitted activities include acting as a credit broker not a lender.We can introduce you to a limited number of finance providers. We do not charge a fee for our Consumer Credit services. We do not act as a financial adviser, or fiduciary. We act in our own interest, whichever lender we introduce you to, we will typically receive commission from them based on either a fixed fee or a fixed percentage of the amount you borrow. Any and all commission amounts will be fully disclosed to you as part of your sales journey. You will be required to give your fully informed consent to our receipt of this commission. By doing this, you acknowledge that you understand our role as a credit broker, and that we will receive a financial incentive if you take out a loan from a lender that we introduce you to.All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18s or over, Guarantees may be required.

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