Vehicle Prep Technician
Posted 6 hours 29 minutes ago by EMG Motor Group
£28,000 - £38,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Trades & Services Jobs
Cambridgeshire, Huntingdon, United Kingdom, PE29 6HQ
Job Description
Preparation Technician / Mechanic
Location - EMG Huntingdon - Used Cars
Salary - Negotiable dependent on experience
Full Time - Permanent
_ Grainger Motor Group has officially been certified as a Great Place to Work for 2025._
About the Role
As a Preparation Technician, you will play a key role in preparing our used vehicles for sale by handling paint preparation and performing smart repairs. Your commitment to quality and safety will help us maintain the high standards our customers expect.
What we're looking for
We're looking for an experienced professional with the following qualities:
At least 2-3 years of experience in a bodyshop or smart repair role .
Skilled in prepping and repairing small to medium jobs (e.g., bumper corners) to a high standard.
Open to learning new techniques and taking on challenges.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
Energetic, enthusiastic, and solution-focused.
Organised, methodical, and trustworthy.
Effective communicator and active listener.
Comfortable taking responsibility and working independently.
Clean Full UK driving license required.
City and Guilds/ NVQ L3 Qualification
What We Offer
Competitive salary with commission (depending on skills & experience)
Career development opportunities and manufacturer training (including EV/Hybrid)
Health & Well-Being Service
Staff discount across EMG Motor Group
Staff events and recognition programmes
Full-time permanent contract with structured shifts
Day shifts
Overtime opportunities
Paid holidays
Key Responsibilities
Perform small to medium-scale prep and smart repair work to manufacturer-level standards.
Collaborate with team members on larger repair jobs, gaining hands-on experience and learning new skills.
Conduct polishing, paintless dent repair (PDR), and alloy wheel refurbishment (an advantage but not essential).
Ensure all work produced is defect-free and meets our quality standards.
Keep your workspace clean, organised, and safe.
You will learn how to prepare/ paint and finish all kinds of repairs to all makes of vehicles
Join us and be part of a company that invests in you and your future. If you're driven, skilled, and ready to make an impact, apply today.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking
Education:
Certificate of Higher Education (required)
Experience:
Automotive service: 2 years (required)
Automotive repair: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Valid and Clean UK Driving Licence (required)
City and Guild/ NVQ L3 (required)
Work Location: In person
Location - EMG Huntingdon - Used Cars
Salary - Negotiable dependent on experience
Full Time - Permanent
_ Grainger Motor Group has officially been certified as a Great Place to Work for 2025._
About the Role
As a Preparation Technician, you will play a key role in preparing our used vehicles for sale by handling paint preparation and performing smart repairs. Your commitment to quality and safety will help us maintain the high standards our customers expect.
What we're looking for
We're looking for an experienced professional with the following qualities:
At least 2-3 years of experience in a bodyshop or smart repair role .
Skilled in prepping and repairing small to medium jobs (e.g., bumper corners) to a high standard.
Open to learning new techniques and taking on challenges.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
Energetic, enthusiastic, and solution-focused.
Organised, methodical, and trustworthy.
Effective communicator and active listener.
Comfortable taking responsibility and working independently.
Clean Full UK driving license required.
City and Guilds/ NVQ L3 Qualification
What We Offer
Competitive salary with commission (depending on skills & experience)
Career development opportunities and manufacturer training (including EV/Hybrid)
Health & Well-Being Service
Staff discount across EMG Motor Group
Staff events and recognition programmes
Full-time permanent contract with structured shifts
Day shifts
Overtime opportunities
Paid holidays
Key Responsibilities
Perform small to medium-scale prep and smart repair work to manufacturer-level standards.
Collaborate with team members on larger repair jobs, gaining hands-on experience and learning new skills.
Conduct polishing, paintless dent repair (PDR), and alloy wheel refurbishment (an advantage but not essential).
Ensure all work produced is defect-free and meets our quality standards.
Keep your workspace clean, organised, and safe.
You will learn how to prepare/ paint and finish all kinds of repairs to all makes of vehicles
Join us and be part of a company that invests in you and your future. If you're driven, skilled, and ready to make an impact, apply today.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking
Education:
Certificate of Higher Education (required)
Experience:
Automotive service: 2 years (required)
Automotive repair: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Valid and Clean UK Driving Licence (required)
City and Guild/ NVQ L3 (required)
Work Location: In person