Vehicle Technician - PDI Specialist

Motor Dealership - St Albans

OTE: £41,000 - £42,000 | Base Salary: £27,184 + Weekly Performance Bonus

£2,500 Welcome Bonus for New Joiners

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An established automotive centre in the St Albans region is looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician to carry out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) on new vehicles. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a modern, high-volume facility with a positive team environment and a structured bonus scheme.

What You'll Get:

Up to £42,000 OTE with a weekly bonus for completing an average of 10 vehicles per day
£2,500 welcome bonus to help you get started*
33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Life assurance (with the option to increase cover)
Healthcare support with 24/7 access to professionals

The Role:

Perform detailed inspections and maintenance on new vehicles to manufacturer standards
Identify and report wear, defects, or parts requiring replacement
Communicate technical findings when needed, maintaining professionalism with colleagues and clients
Support a collaborative workshop culture with a focus on efficiency and quality
Assist fellow technicians and promote knowledge sharing within the team

About You:

Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Solid understanding of vehicle safety and inspection protocols
Valid UK driving licence required

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch). No weekend work unless exceptional demand arises.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and levels of experience. If you're enthusiastic, capable, and eager to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Who are you applying to?

The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant!

Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission