Smart Repair Technician

Evans Halshaw; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in the UK is seeking a SMART Repair Technician to join their workshop in Wolverhampton. The successful candidate will be responsible for various vehicle repairs, including cosmetic paint fixes and SMART techniques. Prior experience in automotive fields is highly regarded, and a full UK Driving Licence is required. The position offers potential earnings of £50,000, a joining bonus, and extensive benefits including 33 days annual leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Joining bonus of £2,000

Pension and life assurance

33 days holiday

Exclusive company discounts

Volunteering paid day

Cycle to work scheme

Referral rewards

Qualifications

• Experience as a SMART or Wheel Technician in the automotive field.
• Skills in valeting or detailing can be transferable.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of SMART repair in the workshop.
• Perform cosmetic paint repairs to a high standard.
• Keep up to date with industry standards of repair techniques.

Skills

SMART repair techniques

Cosmetic paint repairs

Mixing and colour matching

Previous automotive technician experience

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Evans Halshaw

Wolverhampton Bodyshop

• Potential target earnings of £50,000 - Dependent on skills & experience
• £2,000 joining bonus *
• UNCAPPED EARNING POTENTIAL
• 3 month guaranteed bonus upon joining, pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

A career with Evans Halshaw offers the chance to work with both inspirational brands and pioneering products, in a dynamic and exhilarating environment and we now have an exciting opportunity for a SMART Repair Technician to join our busy and growing SMART teams across the UK.

As our SMART Technician you’ll be tasked with the following:

• Carrying out all aspects of SMART repair to a wide range of vehicles in our workshop
• Cosmetic paint repairs working to our internal used car preparation standard
• Mixing and colour matching, painting all repaired areas to a high standard, with a polished finish
• Keeping up to date and learning the industry standards of SMART repair techniques
• Repairing painted or diamond cut wheels that have scrapes and scuffs back to a high standard of re-finish

What does it take to make it as a SMART Repair Technician and progress with one of the UK’s largest SMART repair operations?

• Previous experience as a SMART or Wheel Technician in automotive
• We welcome new to industry applicants with relevant, transferrable skills. Roles such as Valeting, detailing or experience of painting
• A full UK Driving Licence

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.

Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.

We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: [e-mail]. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.

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