We have an excellent opportunity available for a Vehicle Preparation Technician to join our team at Mercedes-Benz of Newcastle.

Are you currently working in a fast fit garage, MOT Centre, Auto repair shop or Independent garage? We want to hear from you!

Don't worry if you are not currently working for Mercedes-Benz, we have the training and facilities to help you make this next big step in your career!

We are looking for a motivated, dedicated and highly organised individual who can demonstrate excellent customer service skills as well as Technical expertise.

About the role

The role of the Preparation Technician is a key productive role in the Mercedes-Benz sales process. Working as part of the workshop team you will be central to the preparation process ensuring that cars are mechanically inspected and repaired on a daily basis in line with Sytner and manufacturer standards.

As a Preparation Technician you will carry out vehicle preparations on used and new vehicles in order to feed them through to sale. You will be expected to work efficiently and play an important role in helping to ensure that the vehicle is moved through the stages of preparing, testing, repairing and quality checking.

The shift pattern is Monday to Friday inclusive, working a shift pattern of 5:00pm to 03:00am with a scheduled 30 minute break. This is a 38 hour per week contract.

About you

You will be a team-player who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where there are set processes and procedures.

You must be a qualified Vehicle Technician with an industry recognised qualification.

Ideally, you will have the ability to work within given timescales and the ability to tackle all aspects of vehicle repairs and servicing.

Why Sytner?

Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package.

We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential.

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work Business social events At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We are committed to creating an equitable environment and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process.

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