Vehicle Prep Technician; PDI

Vehicle Prep Technician (PDI) Reference Number -

Salary Competitive plus bonus

Are you passionate about cars and love delivering top-notch customer experiences? Wessex Garages on Penarth Road, Cardiff is on the lookout for a talented Prep Technician to join our team. If you have a solid mechanical background and a knack for putting customers first, we’d love to hear from you!

• Perform pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) on new and used vehicles, ensuring everything meets the highest standards and manufacturer guidelines.
• Work efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Deliver outstanding customer service every step of the way.
• Focus on precision and aim for ‘first-time’ fixes to delight our customers.

• A solid understanding of vehicle mechanics, ideally backed by a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance.
• A full manual driving license (with no more than 6 points).
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a supportive team.
• Confidence in using the tools of the trade.
• A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to high-quality service.

• Working pattern: Mon - Fr 8:30am - 5:00pm, Saturdays on a rota
• Competitive pay

• Holiday Allowance – Enjoy 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with extra days added the longer you stay with us.
• Pension Scheme – We contribute to your future with company-backed pension support.
• Exclusive Employee Schemes – Take advantage of our discounted car purchase programme and Cycle to Work scheme after completing your probation.
• Wellbeing Support – Through our partnership with Menable, a specialist service for the automotive sector, you’ll have free access to confidential coaching, wellbeing check ins, and referral support where needed.
• Health Benefits – We provide complimentary eye tests and flu vaccination vouchers to help you stay healthy year-round.
• Event Perks – As proud sponsors of Bristol Bears Rugby we offer a limited number of free tickets to each game for our colleagues.

• Driving licence checks will be carried out during the recruitment process.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, and this will be verified as part of the recruitment process.