Bodyshop Paint Technician

Snows Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Birthday day off

Discounted MOTs, Service & Parts

Life Assurance Benefit

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent development opportunities

Tool box insurance

Job summary

Snows Group is seeking a Bodyshop Paint Technician for the Accident Repair Centre in Southampton. You will refinish vehicles from prep to finish, ensuring top-quality repairs and adherence to job cards, while maintaining the paint room and safety standards.

The role offers a highly competitive salary (£70,000 OTE uncapped), full training, and progression opportunities within Snows Motor Group. Monday to Friday shift pattern with generous holiday entitlements and benefits.

Qualifications

• Commitment to working as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and maintaining high quality work.
• Experience delivering first-class service to customers.
• Able to plan, organise self and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Refinish paint work on vehicles in the workshop from prep to completion.
• Ensure correct paint repair and selection of paint.
• Maintain paint room and equipment; report defaults to management.
• Follow job card instructions for re-paint and use PPE to minimize accidents.
• Supervise other team members as necessary and liaise with other departments.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds accreditation

Job description

Location Southampton Region Hampshire Category Accident & Repair Centre - Southampton (SARC)
(Bodyshop) Vacancy Type Permanent/Full Time Salary £70,000 OTE Competitive Salary (uncapped) Job Summary

The Driving Spirit

Based in the South and South-West of England, Snows Motor Group isan AM Top 50 automotive retailer covering 20brands across54franchises. Wedifferentiate ourselvesfrom ourcompetitorsby delivering an exceptional level of service toboth ourcustomers and manufacturingpartners We are currently on the lookout for a talented Bodyshop Paint Technician to join our team at Snows Accident Repair Centre,based in Southampton.

Your day

The Bodyshop Paint Technician is part of the paint shop and is responsible for the refinish paint work to all vehicles in the workshop for repair. This includes the preparation stage through to completion, always achieving a high standard of repair.

Your day will include working alongside others in the Bodyshop team:

• Responsible for ensuring the correct paint repair is performed on the damaged vehicles.
• Ensuring the correct paint is chosen and the appropriate preparation is performed on the vehicle before it is painted.
• Maintain the paint room and associated equipment to ensure it is of a good working order reporting any defaults to the management.
• Follow instructions on the job card regarding the re-paint.
• Use PPE and safety measure in the paint room (extraction fan) to minimise accidents.
• Supervise other team members as necessary.
• Report any problems that arise to the Work Controller and liaise with other departments where appropriate.

Have you got what it takes?

• Relevant industry NVQ’s or City & Guilds accreditation.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturer approved accident repair centre.
• Experience in all aspects of automotive paint re finishing and deliver a quality finish.
• Commitment to working as part of a team.
• Able to plan, organise self and meet agreed work deadlines.
• Attention to detail and maintains good, accurate quality of work.
• Experience in providing a first-class service to customers.
• Full clean driving licence.

What is in it for you?

• Highly competitive salary.
• Full training and support to help you immerse yourself in the role and Snows values.
• 30 days holiday, inc. Bank holidays plus additional holiday entitlement as recognition of length of service with Snows at 5, 10, 15, 20 years anniversary. (Pro rata for part time employees).
• Birthday day off
• Discounted MOTs, Service & Parts.
• Recommend a Friend Bonus/ Introducing a Customer Bonus.
• Life Assurance Benefit.
• Snows Contributory Pension Scheme.
• BEN – Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent development opportunities to learn & grow with Snows.
• Role dependant – tool box insurance

Hours of work

Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00(with half hour for lunch)

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