SMART Repair & Alloy Wheel Technician

Group 1 Automotive; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Retail discounts

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Healthcare access

Volunteer day

Share purchase plan

Refer a friend incentive

Training and development opportunities

Life assurance

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive Leicester is seeking a SMART Repair and Alloy Wheel Technician to perform SMART repairs and wheel refurbishment to a high standard. You will repair minor cosmetic damage, assess integrity, and ensure vehicles are returned in excellent condition.

Join a busy Bodyshop team and contribute to productivity while maintaining quality. The role offers diverse work, ongoing training, and the opportunity to develop skills in cosmetic repair techniques.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Motor industry experience is essential.
• Experience in SMART repairs and alloy wheel refurbishment is required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to health and safety standards in a workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out SMART repairs, including minor paint, scratch, dent, and bumper repairs.
• Prepare and refurbish alloy wheels to a high standard.
• Assess vehicle damage and recommend repair methods.
• Notify Bodyshop Manager or Service Advisor of additional work identified during repair.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet productivity and quality targets.
• Maintain high housekeeping and health and safety standards.
• Deliver exceptional workmanship and customer service at all times.
• Keep up to date with repair techniques, equipment and product knowledge.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Motor industry experience

SMART repairs

Alloy wheel refurbishment

Alloy wheel finishing

Teamwork

Time management

Quality and safety focus

Job description

SMART Repair and Alloy Wheel Technician– Mercedes-Benz Leicester

Want to be the best you can be? It's what drives us too.

A skilled and versatile technician responsible for carrying out both SMART repairs and alloy wheel refurbishment to a high standard. The successful candidate will be experienced in repairing minor cosmetic vehicle damage, including scratches, dents, bumper scuffs, paintwork defects, and alloy wheel damage, ensuring vehicles are returned to customers in excellent condition. They will work efficiently, maintain high quality standards, and contribute to the overall success of the Bodyshop team.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave(including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day withour exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great dealwith discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years aheadwith our company pension scheme
• Balance home and workwith our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for lesswith our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeingwith 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 differencewith a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your futurewith our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewardswhen you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growingwith our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurancewith the option to increase cover

What you’ll do day to day

• Carry out SMART repairs, including minor paint, scratch, dent, and bumper repairs.
• Prepare and refurbish alloy wheels to a high standard.
• Assess vehicle damage and recommend appropriate repair methods.
• Advise the Bodyshop Manager or Service Advisor of any additional work identified during the repair process.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet productivity and quality targets.
• Maintain high housekeeping and health and safety standards.
• Deliver exceptional workmanship and customer service at all times.
• Keep up to date with repair techniques, equipment, and product knowledge.

Helpful skills and qualifications

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 is essential.
• Experience in SMART repairs, including minor paint and cosmetic repairs.
• Experience in alloy wheel refurbishment and repair.
• Ability to prepare, repair, refurbish, and finish alloy wheels to a high standard.
• Happy to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work to timescales effectively, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong focus on quality, customer satisfaction, and health and safety standards.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 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- 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 that do.

Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork – Professionalism

These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.