SMART REPAIR TECHNICIAN

Auto Skills UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoSkills UK in Nottingham is seeking an Experienced SMART Technician to perform high-quality SMART repairs on accident-damaged and cosmetic vehicle bodies. You will join a professional bodyshop team and apply specialist skills to restore vehicles efficiently while upholding superior workmanship.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule (08:30–17:00), a competitive salary dependent on experience, and a pathway for ongoing training and career progression within a modern workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SMART Repair Technician within an automotive accident repair centre or bodyshop.
• Strong knowledge of SMART repair techniques and cosmetic vehicle repairs.
• Experience with minor dent repairs, scratch and scuff repairs, plastic repairs and bumper repairs.
• Strong understanding of paint preparation, colour matching, blending and refinishing.
• Ability to produce high-quality repairs with excellent attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of modern vehicle bodywork and repair techniques.
• Able to work efficiently in a busy production environment while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Carry out SMART repairs to vehicle bodywork, including minor dents, scratches, scuffs and cosmetic damage.
• Complete paint repairs, colour matching, blending and refinishing to a high standard.
• Carry out minor plastic repairs, bumper repairs and associated cosmetic repairs where required.
• Assess vehicle damage and determine the most appropriate SMART repair techniques.
• Prepare surfaces effectively to achieve high-quality, seamless repair finishes.
• Work closely with Panel Technicians, MET Technicians, Paint Technicians and Workshop Controllers.
• Inspect completed repairs and rectify any imperfections to ensure excellent quality standards.
• Follow manufacturer repair methods, Health & Safety procedures and bodyshop quality standards.

Skills

SMART Repair experience

Cosmetic repairs

Paint preparation

Colour matching

Bumper repairs

Attention to detail

Team player

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

IMI/ATA qualifications advantageous

Job description

EXPERIENCED SMART TECHNICIAN

Location: Nottingham

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:30 - 17:00

Looking for a SMART Technician role where your specialist repair skills are genuinely valued, your earning potential is recognised, and you can continue to develop your career?

If you're an experienced SMART Repair Technician looking for a move that offers greater stability, a professional working environment and the opportunity to focus on high-quality repairs, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Offering a competitive salary depending on experience, alongside a Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 working pattern and no weekend commitments, this role provides an excellent work-life balance without compromising your career. You'll be working within a modern accident repair environment where your technical ability, attention to detail and craftsmanship are recognised, with the opportunity to become a valued member of an experienced team and build a long-term future within the business.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary - Depending on Experience
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern
• 08:30 - 17:00 Working Hours
• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• Modern Workshop Environment
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Progression Opportunities

THE ROLE

As an Experienced SMART Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out high-quality SMART repairs to accident-damaged and cosmetically damaged vehicles. Working as part of a professional bodyshop team, you'll use your specialist skills to restore vehicles efficiently while maintaining excellent standards of workmanship and finish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out SMART repairs to vehicle bodywork, including minor dents, scratches, scuffs and cosmetic damage
• Complete paint repairs, colour matching, blending and refinishing to a high standard
• Carry out minor plastic repairs, bumper repairs and associated cosmetic repairs where required
• Assess vehicle damage and determine the most appropriate SMART repair techniques
• Prepare surfaces effectively to achieve high-quality, seamless repair finishes
• Work closely with Panel Technicians, MET Technicians, Paint Technicians and Workshop Controllers
• Inspect completed repairs and rectify any imperfections to ensure excellent quality standards
• Follow manufacturer repair methods, Health & Safety procedures and bodyshop quality standards

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for an experienced and quality-focused SMART Technician who takes pride in delivering high-quality cosmetic repairs and has excellent attention to detail.

• Proven experience as a SMART Repair Technician within an automotive accident repair centre or bodyshop
• Strong knowledge of SMART repair techniques and cosmetic vehicle repairs
• Experience with minor dent repairs, scratch and scuff repairs, plastic repairs and bumper repairs
• Strong understanding of paint preparation, colour matching, blending and refinishing
• Ability to produce high-quality repairs with excellent attention to detail
• Good knowledge of modern vehicle bodywork and repair techniques
• Ability to work efficiently within a busy production environment while maintaining quality
• Professional, reliable and motivated approach
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently
• IMI and/or ATA qualifications advantageous
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Alternative Job Titles:

SMART Technician / SMART Repair Technician / Smart Repairer / Automotive SMART Technician / Vehicle SMART Repairer / SMART Repair Specialist / Cosmetic Repair Technician / Vehicle Cosmetic Repair Technician / Bumper Repair Technician / Mobile SMART Repairer / Paint & SMART Repair Technician / Automotive Repair Technician

Contact Steve @ AutoSkills UK - Job Reference - 54805