Paint Technician

Group 1 Automotive; Norwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Retail discounts

Car discounts

Company pension

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work

Wellbeing support

Healthcare access

Volunteer day

Share purchase plan

Referral bonus

Training & development

Life assurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive is seeking a Paint Technician for our bodyshop. You will prepare, prime and paint repaired areas to high standards while maintaining colours and finishes to manufacturers' specs.

You will work both independently and as part of a team, ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to timescales. A Full UK Driving Licence is essential, and experience in the motor industry is required.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Experience in automotive bodyshop painting is essential.
• Ability to meet timescales with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prime bodywork to manufacturers' specifications.
• Mix and colour-match, paint repaired areas to a high standard, and polish.
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to drive loyalty and referrals.
• Keep a clean, well-organised workspace and administration.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Motor industry experience

Independent & team work

Attention to detail

Job description

• Preparing and priming bodywork to manufacturers' specifications
• Mixing and colour-matching, painting all repaired areas to a high standard, and polishing as appropriate
• Maintaining thorough and up-to-date product knowledge
• Maintaining exceptionally high customer service levels that lead to customer loyalty and referrals
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work
  Don't worry about ticking off every single skill here - if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Motor Industry experience in a similar role is essential
• Happy to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work to timescales effectively, with a keen eye for detail
  Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7,000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don't need to love cars to work with us - you just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values At Group 1 Automotive, we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we do. Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork - Professionalism These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether in business functions, customer interactions, how we engage with the local community, or how we work together as a team.

Want to be the best you can be? It's what drives us too. Working in our Bodyshop as a Paint Technician, you will be a key part of the Retail Centre. As part of a successful, global automotive group, you'll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you'll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• We're open to flexible working options - just ask