Motor Technician Multi skilled

Direct Line Group; Orpington; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Paint Technician to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of vehicles, showcasing your painting skills while also engaging in MET and panel repairs. With a focus on safety and quality, you'll be part of a collaborative environment that values your contributions. The company emphasizes a supportive culture where individuality is embraced, ensuring that every team member can thrive. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional service and eager to be part of a forward-thinking team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

9% Employer Contributed Pension

Income Protection

Life Assurance

50% Off Insurance

EV Car Scheme

Generous Holidays

Optional Health and Dental Insurance

Employee Discounts

Buy as You Earn Share Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in painting small and large jobs on various vehicles.
• Knowledge of MET and panel work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete MET/Strip fit cosmetic repairs and panel work.
• Work within a team of painters and MET fitters.

Skills

Paint Technician

MET/Strip Fit Repairs

Panel Work

Health and Safety Compliance

Job description

Although this role is more paint shop based there we be a need to be able to complete MET/Strip fit cosmetic repairs and some panel work

Base salary up to 45k plus uncapped earning potential.

In addition to the above you will receive a 9% employer contributed pension - regardless of whether you contribute into your pension or not! Other benefits associated to this role are outlined below.

About us

With a network of body shops that spans the length and breadth of the UK, and 90,000 accident damaged vehicles passing through our garages every year, here at DLG Auto Services, we don't do things by halves. We're bringing together sustainable, advanced tech and compassionate customer service to ensure our services stay ahead of the game. And we're doing it for the good of motorists across the UK.

Here at Direct Line Group Auto Services, we genuinely care about what we do and aim to provide a phenomenal level of service for our customers.

We know that our customer's vehicles make getting from A to B that much easier, whether it's to do the weekly shop, the school run or to get things delivered, it's all important.

What you'll be doing

As primarily a Paint Technician but with knowledge and experience of MET & Panel we want you to bring your previous experience, skills and knowledge to the team. You'll need to demonstrate your experience of painting small and large jobs on a wide variety of vehicles, as well as working to meet our customer's needs. If you love to stay busy this role is really for you. You will work within a team of painters, panel beaters and MET fitters reporting to your workshop controller.

This is a permanent onsite role.

40 or 45 hour a week contract available.

What we're looking for:

The future is exciting now the technologies used in Body Shops are evolving every day, which is really helping us re-shape vehicle repair industry. That's why we're excited to grow our teams and looking for people to join us. All roles are at the heart of our Auto Services business, and you'll need be enthusiastic, upbeat and committed to delivering the best repair service.

As you can imagine Health and Safety and working to industry standards is important to us. We always ensure our teams and customers safety at each stage of the repair process, ensure tasks are carried out in compliance with Health and Safety as well as in line with Audatex estimates, observing DLGAS ways of working and BS10125 procedures.

Who you'll be working with

We know you've heard this all before, but the culture here at Direct Line Group really is something else. We embrace our individuality - you'll see it in the way that we think and work, it's all about ensuring you can enjoy making a contribution, have some fun and be yourself in every aspect. We encourage each other to be the best we can be: no opinion goes unheard, no achievement goes unrecognised, and no idea goes unknown - we even reward you for them! We encourage our people to work together, aim higher and to be the best they can be - for customers, colleagues and the business. It's an indefinable "DLGness" that makes us who we are, and we'd love for you to be a part of it.

What we offer in return

We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:

• 9% employer contributed pension - regardless of whether you contribute into your pension or not!
• Income Protection - 50% of salary of five years
• Life assurance
• 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
• EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
• Generous holidays
• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback
• Plus many more

Being yourself

Difference makes us who we are. We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work - that's why we champion diverse voices, build workplaces that work for people, and invest in the things that matter. From senior leadership to inclusivity networks, adaptive working to inclusion training, we've made it our mission to give you everything you need to be authentically you.

Discover more at www.directlinegroupcareers.com

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