Diamond and Alloy Wheel Technician

Citygate Automotive Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive service company in Plymouth is seeking a passionate Diamond and Alloy Wheel Technician to prepare and repaint Alloy & Diamond Cut Wheels. The role involves using specialized machinery, ensuring safety and compliance, and coaching apprentice technicians. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a keen interest in the automotive industry. The position offers access to training programs and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Access to in-house training academy

Wellbeing portal

High street discounts

Standard company benefits (pension, life assurance)

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Experience using an imagery turntable is a plus.
• Good attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and repaint Alloy & Diamond Cut Wheels.
• Use and maintain Vixen Lathe machinery.
• Diagnose any additional faults.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interest in photography and automotive

Job description

Permanent

About Us

Citygate is a highly successful, privately owned business that has grown significantly over the past twenty years to 650 employees across multiple locations including London, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We work with global brands (Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, CUPRA, ŠKODA and Kia), provide excellent quality training and internal progression opportunities.

Why Citygate

Citygate is founded on a simple vision: “to grow a business we are proud of through a commitment to excellence”. As a privately owned and entrepreneurial business, we're welcoming, inclusive, have a great team ethic and have worked hard to create a positive working environment that we can all be proud of.

We have committed plans for the future and we need motivated, focused and skilled teams to help us achieve this. That's why every Citygate employee has access to our award-winning learning programme, whether that's operated from our purpose-built Citygate Academy facility or through working with our brand partners.

The inventive automotive industry has always been popular with the innovators and creators. But now, more than ever, it's the perfect career space for those looking to stand at the forefront of change – specifically, the transition to Electric Vehicles.

Role overview

We are looking for a passionate Diamond and Alloy Wheel Technician to accurately undertake the preparation and repainting of standard Alloy & Diamond Cut Wheels.

Key responsibilities

Your key responsibilities as a Diamond and Alloy Wheel Technician will be:

• To accurately undertake the preparation and repainting of standard Alloy & Diamond Cut Wheels.
• Using & Maintaining our Vixen Lathe machinery in line with manufactures guidelines
• Fulfil all tasks to the customer's complete satisfaction
• Detect and diagnose any additional faults for further repair i.e.. Distorted wheels not fit for repair
• Ensure all work is completed safely and complies with the retailer, manufacturer, and industry guidelines
• Carry out all repairs according to best practice procedures
• Use all paint mixing schemes and drying areas/equipment accurately for all paint repairs
• Coach and support apprentice technicians
• Attend specialised training as required
• To perform other duties in support of other team members as required
• To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment
• To receive work from the workshop controller and carry out related checks, administration and protection routines.

About You

As a Vehicle Imagery Technician/Photographer, you will ideally have the following skills and attributes:

• Ideally have experience working in a similar role
• Experience using an imagery turntable work be preferred
• Have a keen interest in photography, marketing and the automotive industry
• Good attention to detail, which is key for this role
• Be a good and clear communicator

What's in it for you?

With our benefits there is something good for everyone. We're a progressive business that believes building a good team culture is not only good for everyone who works for us – but it makes a difference to how we engage with customers too. That's why when you join Citygate, you can expect to receive a wide range of impressive employee benefits including:

• Access to our in-house training academy for everyone
• Access to The Volkswagen National Learning Centre for specific roles
• Internal career progression opportunities across our various brands and locations
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Training levels 1- 4 depending on role
• High street discounts
• Wellbeing portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Purchase, service and parts discounts
• Employee referral scheme
• Standard company benefits such as pension, life assurance cover, competitive holidays and cycle to work scheme