PDI / Vehicle Prep Technician
Bolton
Vehicle preparation work
£31,659 per annum + bonus
Mon to Fri plus 1-in-4 Saturday mornings
Renault Retail Group seeks a PDI / Vehicle Prep Technician to join our dealership’s PDI Department.
Renault Retail Group is a national network of automotive dealerships representing the brands Renault, Dacia, Nissan and Alpine. We are Renault’s largest dealer group selling 1 in every 5 Renault in the UK and we are 100% owned by Renault.
The PDI / Vehicle Prep Technician role will involve carrying out pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) and sales preparation work on new and used cars and vans at Renault Bolton.
Pre-delivery inspections generally comprise fitting of number plates, check-listing vehicle functions & parts/accessory inventory on each vehicle, occasional minor repairs on new and used cars and vans and when necessary, arranging more extensive technical work to be carried out by our on-site specialist technicians. The regular portfolio of vehicles includes Renault, Nissan, and Dacia cars and vans as well as approved used vehicles from other makes and manufacturers. This will be a busy role in terms of volume and varied regarding the cars and vans worked on.
We will consider candidates that are currently working in a similar capacity with another main dealer specializing in sales prep / pre-delivery inspection work, candidates from autocentres or quick-fit garages, or those that have recently completed apprenticeships and are seeking their first permanent vehicle technician role.
Ideal candidates for our PDI / Vehicle Prep Technician position will be recently qualified candidates with City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualifications. Some experience in the repair of passenger vehicles and/or commercial vehicles would be helpful.
All candidates MUST HAVE their own tool kit, steel-capped protective footwear, a full and clean UK Driver’s licence, and be able to bring their vehicle repair & maintenance qualification certificates to an interview.
The core hours for our PDI / Vehicle Prep Technician are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm with 30 min lunch, plus 1-in-4 Saturday mornings on rota, 8:30am to 12:30pm.
In return we provide a £30,600pa basic salary, £1,059 for Saturday mornings, paid at time and a half, plus a bonus scheme based on the volume and accuracy of completed work.
Additional Saturday overtime beyond the core 1-in-4 rota is available on request and is paid at time-and-a-half. You can also volunteer for occasional Sunday and Bank Holiday work which is at double pay.
Benefits include 33 days holiday (25 days + 8 statutory), pension, employee discounts on products and services, subsidised car option after 3 months’ service (loan plan scheme), manufacturer/brand training, and superb career opportunities Group-wide.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this vacancy, please apply online including your CV and a brief covering letter.
All correspondence treated in strictest confidence.
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