Smart Repair Technician

The Trade Centre Group; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading car dealership in Wales is seeking a Smart Repair Technician to join their team. Responsibilities include examining and repairing vehicles, using modern water-based paints, and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety. Candidates must have a valid UK driving license and prior experience. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate and various employee perks, including 22 days of holiday and additional benefits for long service.

Benefits

22 days holiday entitlement

Extra day off for your Birthday

Recognition of Long Service

Discounted car buying scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Mental health support

Free eye tests and discounted glasses

Engagement events and celebration days

Online Benefits Portal

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving license is essential.
• Previous experience is required.
• Experience using modern water-based paints.

Responsibilities

• Examine vehicles to identify repair work.
• Prepare, mask vehicles and carry out repairs.
• Match colours without assistance.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Valid UK driving license

Previous experience in smart repair

Experience using modern water-based paints

Ability to work efficiently

Job description

Overview

Smart Repair Technician – Neath, West Glamorgan

Rate: 13.50 - 16.50 GBP hourly • Employment type: Full Time

Posted by: The Trade Centre Group PLC • Posted: Saturday, 11 October 2025

The Trade Centre Group has a fantastic opportunity for a Smart Repair Technician to join the UK's largest independent used car supermarket. We are looking for motivated and professional individuals who strive for the very best level of service in all aspects of work.

Benefits

• 22 days holiday entitlement
• Extra day off for your Birthday
• Recognition of Long Service every 5 years
• Discounted car buying scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Financial wellbeing support and resources
• Mental health support and resources
• Free eye tests and discounted glasses
• Engagement events and Celebration days
• Online Benefits Portal - including discounts, cashback, and Healthcare Cash Plan

Requirements

• Valid UK driving license is essential
• Previous experience is essential
• Experience using modern water-based paints
• Ability to work efficiently, with high numbers of vehicles coming into our Bodyshop

Role and Responsibilities

• Examine vehicles to identify additional work for repair and complete in a timely manner
• Basing, Prepping, masking vehicles and carry out small repairs
• Ability to identify different colour variants and match colours without assistance
• Able to work in a dynamic environment with compliance to Health & Safety at all times

Equal opportunity: Any job applicants will receive equal treatment in the recruitment process. We encourage applications from all walks of life. We offer a range of company perks and benefits as part of our commitment to our employees.

Established in 1999 and with over 700 employees across all our UK showrooms, we pride ourselves on offering our employees support and opportunity for growth within the motor trade and are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community within our workforce. If you are ready for a new challenge and join us as a Smart Repair Technician, we would love to hear from you!