PDI Technician

About NVD

A family-owned business, established in 1980, NVD was set up to assist vehicle manufacturers in the timely and incident free distribution of their products. We’ve established ourselves as a one stop shop providing the three main pillars of outbound logistics, including transporting, storing and enhancing our customers’ vehicles, prior to delivery to their end location. Since 1980 NVD has been at the forefront of pioneering the digitisation of the FVL industry. As early adopters of emerging technology we have been able to introduce huge efficiencies saving time and money for our customers. Our unwavering commitment to progress and continual service improvement remains at the heart of our business today.

We have excellent career opportunities in Southampton for permanent vehicle technicians.

Role Summary
This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality vehicle preparation, maintenance, and repair to support efficient operations and customer satisfaction. The position involves diagnosing and rectifying vehicle faults, carrying out pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) on multiple brands including BYD, Maxus, Omoda, and Jaecoo, and performing warranty repairs in line with manufacturer and company standards.

The role holder will plan and organise work effectively to meet service and delivery targets, ensuring compliance with all company policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations. They will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining strong attention to quality, cost, and efficiency across all tasks.

A positive and professional attitude is essential, along with flexibility to support business needs — including availability for up to six days per week and evening shifts when required. The role is based in Southampton and requires a full driving licence.

Pay and Benefits

• £14 - £16 per hour depending on experience

• Full time contract

• Uniform

• EV training

• Staff car parking

• Tyre purchase scheme

• Tool purchase scheme

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Scheme

• Employee Assistance Program

• Newly built workshop

Requirements

• Available for work up to 6 days a week when required and availability to work evening shifts if required

• Positive working attitude

• Location of Work: Southampton

• Full driving license

Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostics fault identification and rectify fault where possible

• Carry out pre-delivery inspections on brands such as BYD, Maxus, Omoda, Jaecoo etc.

• Warranty repairs as required

Equal Opportunities Statement

National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the Traveller community, in accordance with Irish and UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.