Preparation Technician

Towcester, Northamptonshire
Inchcape Retail Limited

Preparation Technician – bravoauto Towcester

Salary is £35,319.90 and the position offers an OTE potential of £38,851.89

45 Hours

Work on great cars, with great people.

Enjoy support that’s second to none as a Prep Technician at bravoauto, part of Inchcape UK.

When you join our fun, friendly team, you’ll be working with some of the world’s best-known car brands. And as new types of vehicles become more mainstream in our changing industry, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills and broaden your experience.

What we can offer you

• 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays (pro rata), rising with length of service. Holiday buying scheme also available
• Retail discounts that save you money every day
• Gym discounts, cash healthcare plans, and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Car discounts for new and used purchases and servicing
• Flexible pension scheme and Sharesave scheme to grow your savings
• Family-friendly policies that help you spend more time with the people that matter
• A wellbeing programme to support you and your family
• An internal colleague recognition system to celebrate achievements
• A community volunteering day

New bravoauto Technicians are eligible for welcome and loyalty bonuses totalling £2,500

What you’ll do day to day

• Conduct vehicle preparation, servicing, maintenance, and repair on a variety of makes and models
• Utilising your technical knowledge to inspect the engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately, using computer-based diagnostic equipment
• Carrying out DVSA vehicle testing (if authorised)
• Repairing and replacing broken or defective parts to resolve vehicle defects
• Road testing vehicles to check for faults and repairs
• Supporting other Technicians in the Workshop
• Following checklists to ensure all procedures are completed and completing all documentation to the required standard

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here – if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

• A NVQ level 2 or 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent
• A full UK driving license
• A current valid MOT License is an advantageous but not essential
• The capability of working to deadlines whilst maintaining the highest quality standards
• Great team player and communication skills

Who we are

Inchcape is a global automotive group that sells, services, and repairs the world’s best-known car brands, from Audi, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Lexus to BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Mercedes-Benz. At bravoauto, our own used car brand, we buy, sell, and finance the best used cars in the UK.

Our mission is to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people. That’s why we believe that Inchcape is for everyone – including you.

Terms & Conditions; £1,000 sign-on bonus payable in month after probation ends. £500 additional bonus payable after 6-months and a further £1,000 loyalty bonus payable at 12-month anniversary. Further T&Cs apply.