Prep Technician

£28,000 - £35,000 Basic Salary | 40/41-Hour Week | Saturdays Paid as Overtime | Over-Performance Bonus | BMW Training | Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Vehicle Technician looking for a role that offers excellent earning potential, ongoing manufacturer training, and genuine career progression?

At Vertu BMW Prep Centre Sunderland, we're looking for a skilled and motivated Prep Technician to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the world's most prestigious automotive brands, preparing new and used vehicles to the highest standards before they reach our customers.

We're offering a basic salary between £28,000 and £35,000, depending on skills and experience, based on a 40/41-hour working week, with Saturdays paid as overtime and an additional over-performance bonus opportunity, allowing you to further enhance your earnings.

At Vertu, we recognise that our technicians are at the heart of our success. That's why we invest more in colleague development than any other motor retailer, providing industry-leading training, ongoing support and clear career progression opportunities.

Whether you're looking to further develop your technical expertise, gain specialist EV qualifications, or progress into leadership, we'll help you achieve your career ambitions.

• Basic salary of £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
• Additional over-performance bonus opportunity
• 40/41-hour working week
• Saturdays paid as overtime
• 33 days annual leave, increasing to 37 days with length of service
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance
• Full BMW manufacturer training and ongoing development
• Dedicated EV and electrical vehicle training
• Access to our Evolution Management Development Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Tool Insurance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Online rewards platform offering cashback and discounts with major retailers
• Preferential service rates
• Colleague vehicle purchase scheme
• Excellent career progression opportunities across more than 190 Vertu locations nationwide

As a Prep Technician, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every BMW vehicle leaves our preparation centre in exceptional condition.

Working within a fast-paced and professional environment, you'll be responsible for carrying out comprehensive Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs) on both new and used vehicles, ensuring every vehicle meets manufacturer standards and is ready for its new owner.

You'll work efficiently to agreed deadlines while maintaining outstanding levels of quality, productivity and attention to detail.

• Carry out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs) on new and used vehicles
• Ensure all work is completed in line with BMW manufacturer standards
• Identify and rectify any issues prior to vehicle handover
• Perform servicing, maintenance and preparation work as required
• Complete all job cards and supporting documentation accurately
• Work to agreed productivity and efficiency targets
• Maintain the highest standards of workmanship and attention to detail
• Ensure vehicles are prepared safely and compliantly
• Support colleagues in achieving departmental objectives
• Deliver first-time fixes wherever possible

We're seeking individuals who take pride in their work, enjoy working as part of a team, and are passionate about delivering exceptional standards.

• Relevant Automotive qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ Level
  3)
• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician
• Your own set of tools
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong technical knowledge and diagnostic skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently while…