Mobile Wheel Technician

Lithia; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Birthday day off

Salary Sacrifice car

Volunteer day

Long service milestones

Tailored training

Cycle to work

High street discounts

Referral rewards

Job summary

Evans Halshaw Gateshead Bodyshop is seeking a Wheel Technician to deliver high-quality alloy wheel refurbishments and repairs, covering Middlesbrough, Stockton and Darlington.

You’ll diagnose wheel damage, select repair methods, comply with safety standards and work with the Bodyshop team to ensure outstanding customer experiences.

Join and you could earn up to £50,000 with uncapped bonuses; a £2,000 joining bonus, generous holiday, pension and exclusive Lithia discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in alloy wheel refurbishment or bodyshop tasks.
• Strong knowledge of wheel repair techniques and materials.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform alloy wheel refurbishments including preparation, painting and finishing.
• Diagnose wheel damage and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Comply with safety regulations to meet quality standards.
• Provide exceptional customer experiences and exceed expectations.
• Collaborate with Bodyshop staff to ensure smooth workflow and high-quality results.
• Stay up-to-date on repair techniques to continually improve service quality.

Skills

Alloy wheel refurbishment

Diagnostics

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Evans Halshaw

Gateshead Bodyshop - Required to cover Middlesbrough/Stockton/Darlington

• Potential target earnings of £50,000 - UNCAPPED bonus potential
• £2,000 joining bonus
• Pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

Are you ready to drive beyond the possible; to work for an industry game-changer with inspirational people and the opportunity to thrive in your career?

As Wheel Technician at Evans Halshaw, you’ll be responsible for carrying out high-quality repairs and refurbishments on alloy wheels. You’ll spend your day diagnosing issues, preparing wheels for repair and completing refurbishment tasks to a high standard. You’ll collaborate with our Bodyshop team to ensure customer satisfaction and maintain the highest repair standards. You’ll be set up and supported with the resources, tools and experience you need to be at your best and bring out the best in others. Hard work and commitment go a long way here. If you have the attitude and drive, the doors are open.

If you’re looking for a role that’s a blend of being fast-paced and challenging, with a culture that enables you to be yourself and enjoy the ride, you’ll feel right at home:

You’ll have the opportunity to be involved with:

• Performing alloy wheel refurbishments including preparation, painting and finishing
• Diagnosing damage to wheels and determining the appropriate repair methods
• Complying with safety regulations to ensure all repairs meet the company’s quality standards
• Providing exceptional customer experiences ensuring all interactions exceed expectations
• Collaborate with the Bodyshop staff to ensure smooth workflow and high-quality results
• Continuously staying up to date on the latest repair techniques and technologies to continuously improve service quality

Are You Ready to Embrace the Challenge? We’re looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in a similar role, within the Bodyshop environment is preferred
• Strong understanding of alloy wheel repair techniques and materials
• Ability to diagnose issues accurately to determine effective repair solutions
• Customer focused mindset with excellent communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure high-quality repairs and finishes whilst having the drive to exceed expectations and targets
• Passion for our industry, the people who work in it and the people we serve

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

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: [e-mail]. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.

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