Preparation Technician
Evans Halshaw | Ford Manchester
Put your practical skills to work as a Vehicle Technician at Ford Manchester. Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs, helping to keep customers’ vehicles running reliably while developing your skills with a supportive team.
£2,000 joining bonus available for all experienced Technicians.
Flexible four-day working week available.
Salaries are based on a 45-hour week. Alternative 40 and 42.5-hour working patterns are available to discuss at interview.
Why Evans Halshaw?
Basic salary: up to £33,643, depending on skills and experience.
OTE: up to £36,073, with UNCAPPED earning potential.
Guaranteed bonus for your first 3 months - details to be discussed at interview.
What you’ll bring:
- Full UK driving licence.
- Level 2 or Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification or equivalent.
- Experience carrying out vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs.
- Confidence using workshop tools and equipment to identify and repair common vehicle faults.
- A commitment to accurate workmanship, quality checks and working safely.
Your benefits & development:
- 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays.
- An extra day off for your birthday.
- Company pension and life assurance.
- Ongoing brand and product development, supported by experienced franchise leaders.
- Family leave policies.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme.
- A paid volunteering day.
- Long-service recognition.
- Tailored training and career development opportunities.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- High street discounts.
- Employee referral rewards.
At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:
As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.
Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.
We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: UK_resourcing@lithia.com. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.
*Terms and Conditions apply
- Location:Manchester Ford
- Region:North West
- Franchise:Ford Northwest
- Salary:OTE up to £36,073 with UNCAPPED bonus and excellent company benefits



