PDI/UCP Technician

Company: Lookers Motor Group Limited
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Location: Colchester
Job Description:

Job Overview

We are recruiting for a PDI Technician to join the workshop at Lookers Colchester Volvo. The role involves carrying out new and used vehicle prep and working on electric vehicles.

Location & Contract

Location: Colchester Volvo

Employment type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary & Hours

Salary: £31,000 basic plus £5,880 bonus potential, uncapped.

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm, plus 1 in 3 Saturdays 8:30am – 12:30pm.

Responsibilities

  • Carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology
  • Conducting vehicle service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and customer requests
  • Warranty repairs as per the manufacturer’s guidelines and complete relevant write‑ups
  • Taking the customer’s vehicle out on a road test to ensure all faults are rectified
  • Completing all relevant paperwork to a high standard

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a minimum NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, motor industry experience (brand or non-brand), and a full valid UK driving licence. Candidates who have not yet qualified can be considered.

Core Benefits

  • Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression
  • Generous annual leave increasing with length of service
  • Enhanced family leave: 6 months full pay for maternity and adoption leave, 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
  • Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing

  • Eyecare vouchers
  • 24/7 access to GP services (Smart Health)
  • Dental insurance
  • Optional critical illness cover

Financial Wellbeing

  • MyView PayNow – access a portion of pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track money
  • Free willwriting services
  • Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance

Leisure & Lifestyle

  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Travel insurance
  • Home and technology vouchers
  • bYond card and wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

Lookers and Charles Hurst are equal opportunities employers. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work.

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Posted: July 8th, 2026