Vehicle Prep Technician

Vehicle Preparation Technician (Level
2)

Renault Cardiff (CF11)

£31,000 pa basic salary (£32,000 pa with MOT Tester licence Class 4 &
7)

+ Uncapped Bonus + New Insured Car Every Year

Join Our Workshop Team at Renault Cardiff

Renault Retail Group is looking for a Vehicle Preparation Technician to join our workshop team at Renault Cardiff on Penarth Road (CF11).

This role is ideally suited to a Technician holding a Level 2 IMI qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair who enjoys working on vehicle preparation, inspection, servicing, and quality checks to ensure vehicles are ready for retail sale and customer handover.

As a manufacturer-owned business, we provide a stable and well-supported working environment, modern workshop facilities, structured training, and clear development opportunities.

Technician Benefits

We offer an industry-leading benefits package:

Access to a tax-efficient new car scheme (ECOS/ECOP)

High-spec vehicles replaced annually

Family Car Scheme

Typically frm £139 per month

Eligibility applies after prbation for the first vehicle, with a second vehicle available after 12 months' service

Vehicles replaced annually

Car insurance included on both schemes

33 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays, increasing to 36 days with service

Pension scheme including permanent health insurance and death-in-service benefit

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies

Structured career path with World-Class Manufacturer training

N one knows Renault better than us as we're Manufacturer-owned

Share Incentive Scheme

Staff discounts on new and used vehicles, parts, servicing, and accessories

Cycle to Work scheme, including e-bikes

Discounted gym membership

Eye test voucher scheme

Mortgage and pension advice seminars

A well-supported working environment with modern tools and equipment

What You'll Do

As a Vehicle Preparation Technician, you'll help ensure vehicles meet Renault Retail Group's retail standards before delivery or sale.

Your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out routine servicing, maintenance, and vehicle preparation work

Completing vehicle health checks and inspections

Diagnosing and rectifying basic mechanical faults

Preparing used vehicles to approved retail standards

Supporting MOT preparation work where required

Completing repairs in line with manufacturer and safety standards

Accurately recording work completed using workshop systems and processes

Maintaining a safe, organised, and professional working environment

Supporting colleagues to ensure vehicles are available for sale and customer handover on time

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

Level 2 IMI qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Previous experience in a workshop, fast-fit, preparation, or servicing environment

Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship

Good organisation and time-management skills

A professional and customer-focused approach

Ability to work effectively within an established workshop team

The following would be advantageous:

MOT Tester licence (Class 4 and
7)

Licence Requirement

A full UK manual driving licence (manual and automatic vehicles) is essential for this role.

Hours & Pay

£31,000 pa basic salary

£32,000 pa basic salary for candidates holding a valid MOT Tester licence (Class 4 and
7)

Uncapped efficiency bonus scheme with additional earnings of approximately £4,650 pa, achievable and regularly reached

40 hours per week:
Monday to Friday: 8:30am–5:00pm, with 30-minute lunch break

Overtime: 1-in-4 Saturday on rota, 8:00am–12:00pm, paid at time-and-a-half

How to Apply

Click Apply and follow the instructions to upload your CV.

Raja Mallik from the Recruitment Team will contact shortlisted candidates.

No agencies please