Vehicle Technician - Chingford

Motorpoint Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading car retailer is seeking a PDI Technician to ensure vehicles are ready for handover. This role involves servicing, maintenance, and inspections. Candidates should hold a Level 2 motor trade qualification and have a full UK driving licence. Competitive salary and various employee benefits are offered including paid time off and discounts.

Benefits

Paid time off monthly

28 days' holiday plus additional days

Employee assistance programme

Vocational training courses

Staff discount on cars

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• EV qualification is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot issues during inspections.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs to manufacturer standards.
• Inspect vehicles and diagnose faults to meet quality benchmarks.
• Follow the PDI process to ensure readiness for handover.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

Level 2 motor trade qualification

Job description

Overview

Motorpoint, the UK's leading omnichannel car retailer of nearly new cars, aims to be the Car Buyer's Champion by delivering unrivalled Choice, Value and Quality. We strive to create a fantastic place to work for our colleagues, so we can deliver the best possible experience for our customers. Motorpoint values Proud, Happy, Honest, Supportive, and Together.

Note: This description reflects a current role and is subject to internal policies and requirements. The Role: PDI Technician
Salary: £33,000-£35,000 Basic + Bonus as applicable
Location: Chingford
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 42.5 hours, 5 days out of 7 on a rota - weekend working will be required.

As a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring our vehicles are mechanically prepared and ready for handover, helping us to achieve our vision of being the car buyers champion.

What will you be getting up to?

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs to manufacturer standards
• Inspect vehicles and diagnose faults to meet Motorpoint's quality benchmarks
• Follow our PDI process, including conducting road tests, to ensure readiness for handover
• Complete documentation accurately and support vehicle movements as needed
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and collaborate with colleagues across departments
• Champion health and safety and contribute to a positive team culture
• Carry out any other ad hoc tasks as required
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• A minimum Level 2 motor trade qualification
• EV qualification is desirable - but we will support you with training if needed
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot issues during inspections
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• A team player who can also work independently
• Motivation to meet performance goals and uphold quality standards
• Organised and efficient in managing workload and priorities
• Commitment to safety and maintaining a tidy workspace
• Willingness to support other sites when needed
• A positive attitude and alignment with our values: Proud, Honest, Supportive, Happy and Together

Benefits

• Paid time off every month to do something that makes you happy
• 28 days' holiday plus days off for your birthday, getting married, or moving house
• Additional holidays for length of service
• Long service awards
• Staff discount on cars and finance options
• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of high street retailers and restaurants through our "My M.O.T" platform
• Smart Tech in partnership with Currys
• Cycle to work
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Vocational and personal development training courses
• Quarterly team socials
• Team feasts
• Scratch card rewards
• Sharesave scheme (SAYE)
• Plus much more!