Preparation Technician / Mechanic
Location - EMG Huntingdon - Used Cars
Salary - Negotiable dependent on experience
Full Time - Permanent
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.
Why join EMG Motor Group?
* Be part of an award winning family business, that recognises and rewards hardwork.
* Health & Well being benefits
* Staff Discount
* Staff Events
* On-going training and career progression
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.
* Working & learning from one of the best and in our new slick state of the art smart repair booth.
* You will learn how to prepare/ paint and finish all kinds of repairs to all makes of vehicles
About You
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.
* Confident 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
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