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PDI Technician

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<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>About us</strong>: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.</span></p></div><p></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Colchester Land Rover</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Contract Type: Permanent</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Salary: £31,000 plus £3,000 Productivity Bonus and uncapped Time Saved Bonus Scheme</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5 pm, Saturday on rota basis </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We are recruiting for a PDI Technician to join their fantastic workshop. While working alongside our other experienced technicians, you will play a vital role, carrying out Pre Delivery Inspections on new cars also preparation, servicing and repairs of used cars to approved standards.</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Here at Colchester Land Rover, you will be reporting to the Aftersales Manager, where you will be given on-going support to ensure that you have the tools needed to be able to perform to the very best! We can also offer you excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes, as well as Hybrid &amp; Electric training to accelerate your career further!  </span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Our technicians play a vital role within our Service team by delivering first class customer service every time. We want you to be part of our success. If you’re a qualified Vehicle Technician or an experienced Mechanic, whether you work in a dealer group or independent garage we want to hear from you!  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch. Or, if you require further information about this vacancy, please email georgiarayner@lookers.co.uk </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">• Carry out Pre-Delivery Inspections on new and used vehicles and diagnosis  </span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">• Ensures effective use of technical knowledge and skills enabling efficient, economic and safe servicing and repair of vehicles  </span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">• Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team to deliver excellent customer service  </span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">• Builds effective working relationships with colleagues  </span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">• Completes repair and service records/ other appropriate activities  </span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">• Complete all relevant paperwork to a high standard</span></p>
<p></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Core Benefits:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Health &amp; Wellbeing:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Financial Wellbeing:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Free will writing services to help plan for the future</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Leisure &amp; Lifestyle:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Access to home and technology vouchers</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em>We take our data protection responsibilities very seriously and are committed to upholding and respecting your privacy rights. Information about how we will process your data including the types of data we collect, the purposes for which we use it, who we may share it with and how long we keep it are set out in our privacy notice. It also includes information about your individual privacy rights. Please make sure you read our <a href="https://www.lookers.co.uk/-/media/Files/HR/PDFs/Recruitment-Privacy-Notice-2025" target="_blank">Privacy Notice</a> so that you understand how we may collect and use your data.</em></span></p>
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