Trainee Wheel Refurbishment Technician

Group 1 Automotive; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership group in Hailsham is seeking a Trainee Wheel Refurbishment Technician. This role offers the opportunity to start as a Tyre Fitter and receive full training in wheel refurbishment with no prior experience required. You'll carry out tyre fittings, operate machinery, and maintain technical skills while ensuring customer satisfaction. Enjoy competitive leave and benefits in a supportive environment focused on personal growth and team values.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Exclusive retail discounts

Discounts on new and used cars

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Dedicated wellbeing support

24/7 healthcare access

Paid volunteer day

Company share purchase plan

Referral rewards

Training and development opportunities

Life assurance options

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience is not necessary; we offer full training to support your success.
• Aptitude for multi-tasking.
• An eye for detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Quality awareness.
• Good communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the fitting of tyres efficiently and competently to manufacturer standards.
• Operate wheel refurbishment machinery.
• Maintain and develop skill levels in all aspects of tyre fitting technology.
• Communicate with the Service Reception team and Workshop Control.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards.
• Speak with customers occasionally.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Quality awareness

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Trainee Wheel Refurbishment Technician – BMW Hailsham

Want to be the best you can be? It's what drives us too.

Are you starting out as a Tyre Fitters and looking to grow your career? We provide full training to help you develop your skills. With the introduction of advanced wheel refurbishment machinery, we’re offering Tyre Fitters the opportunity to expand their expertise into wheel refurbishment — no prior experience required.

As part of a successful, global automotive group, you’ll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you’ll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• We’re open to flexible working options – just ask

What you’ll do day to day

• Carrying out the fitting of tyres efficiently and competently to manufacturer standards
• Operating wheel refurbishment machinery
• Maintaining and develop skill levels in all aspects of tyre fitting technology
• Communicating with the Service Reception team and Workshop Control
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work
• Speaking with customers on occasion to provide your expert, technical opinion

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here − if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

• Experience is not necessary; we offer full training to support your success.
• Aptitude for multi-tasking
• An eye for detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Quality awareness
• Communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don’t need to love cars to work with us

just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.

Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork – Professionalism

These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.