Preparation Technician
Hartlepool
Salary: £32,000 + £6,000 in Bonuses (uncapped)
About Us
Drive Motor Retail is a trusted name in the UK automotive industry, known for delivering exceptional service, supporting career growth, and offering a wide range of exciting roles across sales, aftersales, and technical teams. We are proud to invest in our people, and we reward commitment, flexibility, and results with a competitive salary and a leading benefits package.
Benefits Package Includes:
- Joining Bonus: Welcome Bonus – Receive £500 upon joining and another £500 after successful probation.
- No weekend working: Occasional overtime available.
- Staff Perks: Discounts on personal services and large referral bonuses for recommendations of staff.
- Annual Leave: 24 days of annual leave increasing to 27 with length of service, plus bank holidays.
- Employee Discount Portal: Access to hundreds of savings through our exclusive reward gateway.
- Family-Friendly Policies: Family and friends discounts on services and referral schemes.
- Health & Wellbeing Support: Medicare cash plan covering employees and their children, providing same-day online GP access and support for health, wellbeing, and dental care
- Training & Development: Ongoing training, professional development support, and upskilling initiatives, including specialist manufacturer training where applicable.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to become an essential member of our workshop team as a Preparation Technician, ensuring vehicles are prepared to the highest standard for sale or customer handover.
You will play a key role in maintaining vehicle quality, safety, and presentation, contributing directly to customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Usual Duties for a Preparation Technician include:
- Carrying out pre-delivery inspections (PDI) in line with manufacturer and company standards
- Completing routine servicing, maintenance, and minor repairs
- Preparing used and new vehicles for sale, ensuring they meet company quality standards
- Identifying and reporting any additional work required
- Ensuring all vehicles are safe, roadworthy, and fully compliant before handover
- Supporting the workshop with general duties to maintain productivity and efficiency
- Completing all job cards and documentation accurately
- Working to tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment
The ideal candidate will have:
- Relevant qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Light Motor Vehicle Repair
- Previous experience in a Preparation Technician or similar workshop role
- A strong attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work
- The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- A team-focused approach with good communication skills
- A proactive attitude towards learning and development, including EV and hybrid technology (where applicable)
Inclusion & Equality
Drive Motor Retail is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees, ensuring fair treatment regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or background.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Experience:
- Vehicle Technician / Mechanic: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence - held for a minimum of 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
