Trainee Cosmetic Repair Technician

D.M.Keith Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading car dealership in Leeds seeks a Trainee Cosmetic Repair Technician to join their dedicated team. Successful candidates will receive extensive training and work on restoring vehicles to high standards. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for personal growth within a supportive environment that values ambition and quality service.

Benefits

30 days holiday (Including Bank Holidays), increasing with length of service

Pension Scheme

£25 contribution to eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Long Service Awards

Internal and external training provided

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; attitude and willingness to learn are essential.
• Ability to work with customers and a genuine interest in automotive repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform cosmetic repairs on vehicles involved in accidents.
• Inspect and assess damaged vehicles to determine the extent of cosmetic damage.
• Use specialized tools and materials to restore vehicles to their original condition.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

Leeds, United Kingdom | Posted on 09/06/2025

We are currently seeking to recruit a Trainee CosmeticRepair Technician to join our existing skilled and dedicated team at SkodaLeeds.

About the Business
Our business started over 60 years ago and has been in thesame family ever since. From our very humble beginnings, we have grown to be inthe top 50 car dealers in the country. Across our 26 businesses we have astable workforce of over 600 people, many of whom have been with us for years.We are always on the lookout for nice, genuine people who genuinely care aboutour customers and have a can do attitude.

Our recruitment philosophy is that we recruit for attitudeand train for skills, which means that although we’re often looking forspecific technical skills, if you like working with customers and you areattracted by our Family Values of Fit, Fun, Family and Fearless, you’llfit in well here and we’d like to hear from you even if you have no experienceof the automotive industry.

We offermanufacture trainingfor productknowledge to give you the technical skills you need, and we work with our ownworld-class sales trainer who will give you everything you need to be a “topone percenter”.

We’ll expect you to work hard but in return we’ll offer youan industry leading package and a real opportunity to progress: we prefer topromote from within and you will see this in everyone of our sites. You mustpossess an outrageous ambition to want to be the best and you won’t let anyonestop you.

About You
In this role, you will be responsible for performingcosmetic repairs on vehicles that have been involved in accidents. Yourexpertise and attention to detail will be essential in restoring vehicles totheir pre-accident condition, ensuring the highest level of quality andcustomer satisfaction.

A Cosmetic Repair Technician is responsible for repairingand restoring the appearances of used vehicles. This role focuses on trainingthe successful candidate to make cosmetic repairs to a high standard andrestore a vehicles visual appeal, functionality and structural integrity.

Key responsibilities:

• Inspectand assess damaged vehicles to determine the extent of cosmetic damage.
• Usespecialized tools and materials to repair cosmetic issues such asscratches, dents, cracks and worn finishes.
• Applyfiller, paints and other materials to restore vehicles to their originalcondition.
• Sand,buff and polish repaired surfaces to ensure a smooth, seamless finish.
• Ensurerepairs meet the companies quality standards and customer expectations.
• Maintaina clean and safe work environment.
• Maintainrecords.
• Orderand maintain inventory
  

What we offer:

• 30 days holiday (Including Bank Holidays), increasing withlength of service
  
• Pension Scheme
  
• £25 contribution to eye tests
  
• Cycle to work scheme.
  
• Long Service Awards
  
• Internal and external training provided to the successfulcandidate.
  

Hours

Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm

Alternate Saturdays 8.30am-12.30pm

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race,ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability or other characteristics.