Alloy Wheel Technician - Mercedes-Benz of Exeter

City West Country; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Tool insurance

Industry training

Employee Car Scheme

Pension scheme

Benefits Hub discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Life assurance

Long Service Awards

Job summary

City West Country Limited is recruiting an Alloy Wheel Technician for Mercedes-Benz of Exeter. The role involves on-site and mobile alloy wheel refurbishment and SMART repairs, with a focus on high-quality finishes and safety. Monday to Friday, Exeter location, salary up to £39,000 per annum.

We offer full uniform, tools, personal tool insurance and industry training. Join a growing team with a strong family-owned culture and an employee benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in alloy wheel refurbishment or SMART repair is required.
• Ability to assess cosmetic damage and select a safe, suitable repair method.
• Knowledge of paint preparation, colour matching and finishing techniques.
• Full UK driving licence is required to move vehicles on site.

Responsibilities

• Carry out alloy wheel refurbishment and SMART repairs including preparation, sanding, filling, priming and finishing.
• Assess vehicle damage and determine repair methods while adhering to safety guidelines.
• Prepare, mask and protect vehicles to ensure high-quality repairs and prevent damage.
• Maintain documentation, quality checks, and proper invoicing information.
• Collaborate with dealership teams for vehicle turnaround targets and operate mobile repair van when needed.

Skills

Alloy wheel refurbishment

SMART repair

Vehicle paint preparation

Refinishing

Cosmetic repair

Tools

Repair tools

Spray equipment

Extraction systems

Workshop products

Job description

Alloy Wheel Technician - Mercedes-Benz of Exeter

Salary: up to £39,000.00 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00

Location: Exeter

Ready to grow your career with a business that’s expanding while others are cutting back? We are looking for an ambitious customer-focused Technician to help drive the success of our Mercedes-Benz of Exeter Aftersales Department.

What can we offer you?

• Full uniform and the best available tools provided
• Personal tool insurance up to £10,000.00
• Industry expert training
• Employee Car Scheme
• Scottish Widows salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Access to our exclusiveBenefits Hub– discounts on big brands
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme andeye care vouchers
• Life assurance 1 x basic salary
• Long Service Awards to celebrate your milestones

Who are City West Country?

We are a privately owned, award‑winning automotive group with over 40 years of industry experience, operating successful dealerships across Exeter, Taunton, Plymouth and Truro and now in our brand-new dealership in Paignton. That’s right, while others are streamlining their operations, we are growing, and we need the right Technicians to join us on this journey.

Owned by a father‑and‑son team, we pride ourselves on strong family values. For the past three years, we have also been recognised as an Outstanding Company to Work For by Best Companies! With an annual turnover exceeding £368 million, CWC are ranked as the 47th largest dealer group in the UK according to the AM-online AM100 report , and hold the 50th position in the Scoosh Top 100 Car Dealers rankings.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Technician, you’ll provide on-site and mobile service and remedial work support for Customer vehicles and equipment.

Your duties will include

• Carry out alloy wheel refurbishment and SMART repairs, including preparation, sanding, filling, priming, painting and finishing.
• Assess vehicle damage, determine the appropriate repair method and escape work outside SMART repair limits.
• Prepare, mask and protect vehicles and surrounding areas to ensure high-quality repairs and prevent damage.
• Achieve accurate colour matching, quality finishes and complete final inspections before vehicle release.
• Identify additional repair opportunities and communicate recommendations, progress updates and requirements to the Service Advisor.
• Accurately complete job documentation, quality checks, material records and invoicing information.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness, equipment, tools and spray systems while adhering to all health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with dealership teams to support vehicle turnaround targets and operate the mobile alloy wheel repair van when required.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with the right attitude, confidence and willingness to learn plus

• Previous practical experience in alloy wheel refurbishment, SMART repair, vehicle paint preparation, refinishing or a closely related automotive cosmetic repair role.
• Ability to assess cosmetic damage and select a safe, cost-effective and technically suitable repair method.
• K nowledge of paint preparation, colour matching, blending, application and finishing techniques.
• Competence in the safe use of repair tools, spray equipment, extraction systems and workshop products.
• Understanding of quality control, contamination prevention and the causes of paint or finish defects.
• Awareness of COSHH, PPE, environmental controls and safe handling of paints, solvents and compressed-air equipment.
• Good attention to detail, time management and record-keeping skills.
• A full UK driving licence is required to move vehicles safely around the site and, when requested, to operate the company’s remote alloy wheel repair van.

We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a commitment to equality and fairness at the heart of our values and everyday practices and policies. We aim to recruit, nurture and retain a diverse workforce that reflect the diversity of our customer base.

Alloy Wheel Technician - Mercedes-Benz of Exeter