Vehicle Prep Technician (PDI) in Newport

At Wessex Garages, we’ve been putting customers first and delivering excellence in automotive retail for over 35 years. With dealerships across South Wales and the South West of England, we proudly represent leading manufacturers including Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, GWM and Mitsubishi. For these leading brands we supply new and used cars and vans, deliver after sales support and champion the Motability Scheme. We’re proud to offer our customers and colleagues an experience built on Knowledge, Value, Transparency, and Trust — values that are at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

Are you passionate about cars and love delivering top-notch customer experiences? Wessex Garages in Newport is on the lookout for a talented Prep Technician to join our team. If you have a solid mechanical background and a knack for putting customers first, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Perform pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) on new and used vehicles, ensuring everything meets the highest standards and manufacturer guidelines.
• Work efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Deliver outstanding customer service every step of the way.
• Focus on precision and aim for ‘first-time’ fixes to delight our customers.

What we’re looking for:

• A solid understanding of vehicle mechanics, ideally backed by a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance.
• A full manual driving license (with no more than 6 points).
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a supportive team.
• Confidence in using the tools of the trade.
• A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to high-quality service.

Key information:

• Working pattern: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm, Saturdays on a rota.
• Competitive pay.

Why join Wessex Garages?

We’re committed to supporting our people with a range of benefits designed to promote wellbeing, reward loyalty, and enhance your overall experience at work:

• Holiday Allowance – Enjoy 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with extra days added the longer you stay with us.
• Pension Scheme – We contribute to your future with company-backed pension support.
• Exclusive Employee Schemes – Take advantage of our discounted car purchase programme and Cycle to Work scheme after completing your probation.
• Wellbeing Support – Through our partnership with Menable, a specialist service for the automotive sector, you’ll have free access to confidential coaching, wellbeing check ins, and referral support where needed.
• Health Benefits – We provide complimentary eye tests and flu vaccination vouchers to help you stay healthy year-round.
• Event Perks – As proud sponsors of Bristol Bears Rugby we offer a limited number of free tickets to each game for our colleagues.

Please note:

• Driving licence checks will be carried out during the recruitment process.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, and this will be verified as part of the recruitment process.

To see all our latest vacancies, please visit www.wessexgarages.com/recruitment.