PDI Technician
Johnsons Cars
Estimated pay: £8.30-13.82 per hour
Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79, United Kingdom
Full time
The Breakroom Take
- Proper breaks
About Johnsons Cars
Johnsons Cars is a car dealership company.
Job description from Johnsons Cars
Are you ready to rev up your career in the automotive industry? At Johnsons Cars, we're not just selling cars; we're creating exceptional experiences for our customers.
Johnsons Cars are one of the UK's leading independent Franchise Dealership Networks, with 53 multi-award-winning Dealerships across the UK. Established in 1999, we have grown rapidly to represent a variety of global car manufacturers with 15 marques in total, including Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Hyundai, Ford, Honda, Suzuki, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Mazda.
Now, we want you to be a part of our journey as a PDI Technician at our Fleet Services Centre in Tamworth.
Why Johnsons Cars?
We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. At Johnsons Cars, we are more than just a workplace; we are a team. We value our employees and offer a host of benefits that set us apart from the rest:
- Overtime: Paid overtime for Saturday working and approved additional hours.
- Industry leading bonus scheme: Technician bonus with realistic bonus earnings of £5,200 per annum.
- Birthday Leave: We know family time is important to our people, so on your birthday you get an extra paid day off to celebrate with your nearest and dearest.
- Company Pension Scheme: You will be entered into our Company Pension Scheme to help you plan for your future.
- Staff Discounts: Enjoy discounts on all 17 of our iconic brands for vehicle sales, servicing, parts and labour.
- More Discounts: Access to our benefits platform where you can take advantage of a host of different discounts from fitness gadgets to your weekly loaf.
- Dentist on Demand: Your health is important to us, and that includes your dental health. All employees have access to on-demand dental services.
- Optional Benefits: We offer a range of optional benefits, including healthcare cash plans.
- To undertake maintenance motor vehicles of all types to the highest standard to meet company and franchise requirements
- Record all repair operations as required by the company and the manufacturer
- Work in a safe and professional manor, operating to health and safety standards
- Identify additional work and maintenance requirements on vehicles
- Be qualified to NVQ level 2 (or equivalent)
- No previous experience is required but would be beneficial
- Take responsibility for the safety, standard and quantity of their work
- Hold a full UK driving licence
Joining our team means you'll be part of a dynamic and rewarding environment. You can expect:
- 31 days paid annual leave, increasing to 33 with longevity of service.
- Industry-leading product and manufacturer training to support your growth and success.
- For those who want to progress and show potential we have an internal training academy and partnership with some of the best Automotive Management trainers to give you the skills needed to elevate your career.
Job insights from Breakroom
Vehicle mechanics and technicians
Vehicle mechanics repair and service cars, vans and other vehicles
What you’ll do as a vehicle mechanic and technician:
- Drive vehicles
- Maintenance of vehicles and tools
- Understand mechanics and engineering
- Responsible for health and safety
- Ability to repair and replace parts needed
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Driving
- Physical activities
- Heavy lifting
- Wearing a uniform
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What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Johnsons Cars pay vehicle technicians market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
70% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do vehicle technicians at Johnsons Cars feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Good
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Most people get proper breaks
Do vehicle technicians at Johnsons Cars get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
80% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do vehicle technicians at Johnsons Cars recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
70% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do vehicle technicians get enough training when they start at Johnsons Cars?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are vehicle technicians given support to progress at Johnsons Cars?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do vehicle technicians feel well informed about how Johnsons Cars is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
80% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Johnsons Cars employees say about their job
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Best thing
Sometimes the co-workers
Worst thing
The company,
Don't allow the dealership to get the necessary tools to complete jobs correctly. Don't get any health benefits. The training program is a waste of time. The pay is poor. And the fact that we have to work with broken equipment. Our laptops are terrible and never work takes about 20-30 minutes just to read codes, it doesnt help that they are second had ans have had spillages on them l. Don't have enough equipment to be able to carry out jobs effectively the car lifts break every now and then. The flooring is broken cracked and a trip hazard and unsuitable for a work shop that has oily fluid spills. The roof leaks. There is not a/c so it's boiling in the summer and freezing in the winter. Internet is slow and takes at least an hour to get warranty claims in.Employee at Johnsons Cars, July 2024
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