Hippo Motor Group are recruiting for a Used Vehicle Preparation Technician to join our busy and expanding workshop team. Around 800 cars a month pass through our busy workshop whilst our team of 13 technicians ensure they are all in excellent condition ready for our customers. Due to our success, we have just opened our new multimillion-pound Prep Centre including a state of the art work shop. We are constantly evolving, and we have identified a gap in our processes and we’re looking to recruit a Level 1 or 2 Technicians to streamline our workshop.

The successful candidate will be have some basic knowledge in vehicle maintenance and ideally have completed their Level 1 or 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

The role requires 42.5 hours per week, from 8.30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, plus you will be expected to work Saturday’s on a 1-4 basis

Aftersales

Department

£22,360 - OTE 25K

Salary

Full Time - Permanent

Employment Type

Job Reference

Prepare and inspect used vehicles making them “ready” for mechanical service.
Road testing of vehicles
Perform VHC’s and accurately record findings.
Perform diagnostic health check on vehicle
Complete basic electronic health check e.g. lights and windows
Check the condition of tyres e.g. depth and overall condition
Investigate/research vehicle service & MOT history
To maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction at all times
To maintain and update your individual experience, skills and knowledge through training programmes

*Responsibilities could change or just include SOME of the above

Full UK driving licence is essential
Level 1 or 2 qualification (essential)
Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance (essential)

- Company pension scheme
- Long Service Recognition at 2, 5 and 10 years;
2 years – 1 days extra annual leave and £100 restaurant voucher
5 years – Access to our EV salary sacrifice scheme and private healthcare. Option to buy 2 days extra annual leave.
10 years – additional day annual leave and £500 voucher.
Long Service Recognition at 2, 5 and 10 years
- Regular Social events throughout the year
- Staff discount on products and services
- Refer a friend recruitment scheme.
- Free eye test
- Fast track promotion opportunities
- Early Friday finish
- On-site Parking
- Regular complimentary office treats
- *Hippo Legends scheme which includes
*x 4 early finishes a year
*£250 bonus
*£20 month gym membership
*Legends team night out
*x 2 car valets a year
*£150 uniform voucher

About Us

Hippo Motor Group sell on average 800 vehicles to our customers every month, supplying a wide vehicle range from small city cars right through to high end luxury cars. We specialise in offering tailor made finance options to suit customer needs. Continual business growth provides opportunities for our employees to develop and exceed within each role. At Hippo we pride ourselves in providing excellent customer service which means our loyal customer base return to us year on year.

To apply, please submit CV & Cover Letter to our recruitment team at careers@hippomotorgroup.co.uk, or use the form below. Please be sure to quote the relevant role reference number found at the top of this page. We look forward to hearing from you.

Used Vehicle Prep Technician

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