Job Description
Vehicle Preparation / PDI Technician, VW Group 1 AutomotiveBased at Deerhurst, Gloucester,GL19 4BPUncapped Earnings up to £60,000Full TimeNew Technicians are eligible for welcome bonuses totalling £2,500*Work on great cars, with great people.Enjoy support thats second to none as a Vehicle Preparation Technician / PDI Technician at our VW Workshop based at Langar Airfield. With training at some of the best facilities in the industry, youll learn new skills and youll be part of a fun, friendly team that will support you every day.What we can offer youEnjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and rechargeSave money every day with our exclusive retail discountsDrive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offersPlan for the years ahead with our company pension schemeBalance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matterCommute for less with our cycle-to-work schemePrioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easilyMake a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your communityInvest in your future with our company share purchase planEarn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the teamKeep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.Life assurance with the option to increase coverWere open to flexible working options just askWhat youll do day to dayPerform high-quality vehicle maintenance and repairs, following manufacturer standards and guidelines to ensure reliability and safetyConduct thorough inspections of vehicle components to assess wear, damage, or required replacementsProvide expert technical advice to customers when necessary, ensuring clear and professional communicationMaintain exceptional customer service standards, fostering trust that leads to repeat business and referralsCollaborate effectively with the service reception team and workshop control for seamless workflow and customer satisfactionOffer support and guidance to fellow Technicians in the workshop, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharingHelpful skills and qualificationsDont worry about ticking off every single skill here - if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent qualificationThorough understanding of vehicle safety standards and guidelinesStrong problem-solving skills, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of workProven ability to meet efficiency targets while maintaining a keen eye for detailAbility to collaborate and contribute positively within a team environmentA current valid MOT licence is advantageous but not essentialMust hold a full UK driving licenceWe value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you dont meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.Be part of something bigGroup 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey.
We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.Our ValuesAt Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork ProfessionalismThese are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.*Terms & Conditions; £1,000 sign-on bonus payable after 30 days of employment, a further £500 after 90 days, and a final payment of £1000 after 6 months. Further T&Cs applyTPBN1_UKTJ