Technician

Direct Line Group; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in England is looking for a Body Shop Technician to ensure the highest repair standards in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in stripping vehicles and hold qualifications such as NVQ 3 or Senior ATA accreditation. This role requires a strong commitment to Health and Safety practices, as well as delivering excellent customer service. Opportunities for career progression and numerous employee benefits are provided, fostering a culture of inclusivity and support.

Benefits

9% employer contributed pension

50% off home, motor and pet insurance

Additional optional Health and Dental insurance

EV car scheme

Generous holidays

Buy as you earn share scheme

Employee discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bodyshop environment is essential.
• Demonstrated expertise in automotive repair.
• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and industry standards.
• Work efficiently to meet customer needs and repair vehicles.
• Maintain high productivity in a busy workshop.

Skills

Experience stripping vehicles

NVQ 3 or Senior ATA accreditation

Commitment to Health and Safety

Job description

Body Shop Technician – Cheshire

A bout us

Here at Direct Line Group Auto Services, we genuinely care about what we do and aim to provide a phenomenal level of service for our customers.

We know that our customer's vehicles make getting from A to B that much easier, whether it's to do the weekly shop , the school run or to get things delivered, it's all important.

What you'll do

The future is exciting now the technologies used in Body Shops are evolving every day, which is really helping us re-shape vehicle repair industry. That's why we're excited to grow our teams and looking for people to join us

All roles are at the heart of our Auto Services business and you'll need be enthusiastic, upbeat and committed to delivering the best repair service.

As you can imagine Health and Safety and working to industry standards is important to us. We always ensure our teams and customers safety at each stage of the repair process, ensure tasks are carried out in compliance with Health and Safety and following Audatex estimates, following DLGAS ways of working and BS10125 procedures.

You can choose between 40 hours a week or 45 hours a week contract

What you'll need

MET Technician we want you to bring your previous experience to the team. You'll need to demonstrate your experience stripping different vehicles, and working to meet our customer's needs. If you love to stay busy this role is really for you.

Paint Technicians produce high quality of work. We are looking for your expertise . If you have qualifications equivalent to an NVQ 3 or Senior ATA accreditation, this will really propel your success here.

Panel Technicians are kept busy in this role and high productivity is necessary to get our customers back on the road quickly. We'd love you bring your previous experience and qualifications equivalent to an NVQ 3 or Senior ATA accreditation.

All roles are at the heart of our Auto Services business and you'll need be enthusiastic, upbeat and committed to delivering the best repair service. You will report to your workshop team leader.

You would have experience in a similar role with the following skills

You will have previous experience in a similar role

you will have a technician background gained in a bodyshop environment

As you can imagine Health and Safety and working to industry standards is important to us. We always ensure our teams and customers safety at each stage of the repair process, ensure tasks are carried out in compliance with Health and Safety and following Audatex estimates, observing DLGAS ways of working and BS10125 procedures.

Who you'll work with

We know you've heard this all before, but the culture here at DLG really is something else. We embrace our individuality – you'll see it in the way that we think and work, it's all about ensuring you can enjoy making a contribution , have some fun and be yourself in every aspect. We encourage each other to be the best we can be : no opinion goes unheard, no achievement goes unrecognised , and no idea goes unknown – we even reward you for them! We encourage our people to work together, aim higher and to be the best they can be – for customers, colleagues and the business . It's an indefinable " DLGness " that makes us who we are, and we'd love for you to be a part of it.

Benefits

• 9% employer contributed pension
• 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
• EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
• Generous holidays
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback
• Plus many more

Being yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.

We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.