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Kenect Recruitment Ltd; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenect Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced bodyshop technician to join our client’s workshop. You will polish and finish panels to immaculate standards, guided by the supervisor and Bodyshop Manager.

You will also remove scratches, ensure documentation is accurate, and manage time to meet deadlines while maintaining overall workshop efficiency. Training responsibilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Ability to work independently on vehicles and make decisions when required.

Responsibilities

• Polish new painted panels to match factory finish.
• Remove scratches and correct minor paint work.
• Ensure company documentation is completed and procedures followed.
• Plan and manage time to meet deadlines and maintain workshop efficiency.
• Train new staff when required.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Independent worker

Support junior staff

Job description

We are looking for candidates to work as a part of an experienced bodyshop team, ensuring our vehicles are finished to the highest standard for our customers, under the support and guidance of the supervisor and Bodyshop Manager.

Responsibilities

• Carry out polishing of new painted panels, ensuring all dirt inclusions are removed and the overall finish matches the original factory finish


• Removing scratches and correcting minor paint work


• Ensuring that all Company documentation is accurately completed, and that all Company procedures are followed


• Planning and managing time effectively to meet deadline and ensure workshop efficiency


• Training new staff when required

Skills and expertise

• Previous experience in a similar role (essential)


• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)


• Willing to support junior techs and offer support/expertise when needed.


• You will be passionate to work within the motor industry and take pride in their work, to the highest standards of work set by customers


• You will need to work independently on vehicles and have experience to make decisions when required