Vehicle Technician

PREP TECHNICIAN / VEHICLE TECHNICIAN
Location: Ipswich
Salary & OTE: Up to £40,000 Depending on Experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an Vehicle Technician / Prep Technician looking for your next opportunity?
We are recruiting for a skilled and motivated Prep Technician to join a busy and well-established automotive dealership in Ipswich.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Technician who enjoys working in a fast-paced workshop environment and takes pride in preparing vehicles to the highest possible standards.

You will be carrying out servicing, maintenance, repairs and vehicle preparation work while working as part of a professional and supportive aftersales team.
With ongoing training, excellent company benefits and genuine opportunities for long-term career development, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your automotive career.
 
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
·33 Days Annual Leave Including Bank Holidays
·Ongoing training and development opportunities
·Accredited manufacturer training
·Employee discount scheme
·Family discounts available
·Company pension scheme
·Employee Assistance Programme
·Health and wellbeing support
·On-site parking
·Work for a well-established, family-run automotive group
·Genuine long-term career progression opportunities

THE ROLE
As a Prep Technician, you will be responsible for preparing vehicles to a high standard, ensuring they are safe, reliable and ready for sale or customer handover.
Your responsibilities will include:
·Carrying out vehicle preparation work efficiently and to a high standard
·Completing routine servicing and maintenance
·Carrying out mechanical repairs where required
·Identifying and rectifying mechanical and electrical faults
·Completing vehicle inspections and reporting any additional work required
·Preparing vehicles to meet manufacturer and dealership standards
·Using diagnostic equipment where necessary
·Ensuring all work is completed within agreed timescales
·Accurately completing job cards and workshop documentation
·Working in line with manufacturer guidelines and Health & Safety standards
·Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
·Working closely with the wider workshop and aftersales team
 
ABOUT YOU
We're looking for an Prep Technician / Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic with:
·Previous experience working within an automotive workshop environment
·A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent
·Strong servicing, maintenance and repair skills
·The ability to work efficiently in a busy workshop environment
·Good mechanical knowledge and fault-finding ability
·Excellent attention to detail
·A positive and proactive attitude
·The ability to work effectively as part of a team
·A willingness to continue developing your technical knowledge
·A full UK Driving Licence
Experience within a main dealership environment would be advantageous, although strong independent garage or automotive workshop experience will also be considered.
 
APPLY TODAY
If you're an experienced Prep Technician, Vehicle Technician or Vehicle Mechanic looking for a new opportunity in Ipswich with excellent training, benefits and long-term career development, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply for this Prep Technician vacancy in Ipswich, please contact Kieran at Auto Skills UK and quote Job Reference 54704