Vehicle Paint Technician

TN United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Vehicle Paint Technician in York, where your skills in vehicle painting will shine. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and flexible environment. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality repairs and refinishes, ensuring customer satisfaction while adhering to industry best practices. With a commitment to your training and development, this established firm values your contributions and offers a range of benefits, including a competitive salary and generous leave. Become part of a family-oriented business that prioritizes growth and excellence.

Benefits

£2,500 sign-on bonus

34 days annual leave

Flexible working policies

Life assurance plan

Company pension

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Training and development programmes

Colleague referral scheme

Long service reward

Qualifications

• Proven experience in vehicle painting to a high standard.
• A customer-centric approach, always aiming to exceed expectations.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking repair activities on customer vehicles to the highest standard.
• Identifying and mixing paint colours using approved mixing systems.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Vehicle Painting

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Education

City & Guilds qualification

Recognised apprenticeship

Job description

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As a Vehicle Paint Technician working at our Accident Repair Centre in York, you will accurately and skillfully undertake the paint refinish and repair of a wide range of motor vehicles, ensuring the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction.

• £40,360 OTE dependent on qualifications and experience.
• £2,500 sign-on bonus, paid in the second month’s salary.
• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 36 days at 5 years’ service and 38 days at 10 years’ service.
• Flexible working policies, including the option of a 4-day week – we are happy to discuss all flexible working options at interview.
• A life assurance plan and a company pension, subject to T&Cs.
• 26 weeks paid maternity leave and 4 weeks paid paternity leave.
• A range of training and leadership development programmes.
• Colleague referral scheme worth up to £1000 per referral.
• Preferential Service Rates (including family and friends).
• Long service reward and loyalty incentives.

This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career with a business focused on your training and development, offering a flexible, supportive, and enjoyable working environment where you can thrive!

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking repair activities on customer vehicles to the highest standard within scheduled times, ensuring customer satisfaction and minimizing returns to the workshop.
• Accurately and skillfully undertaking the paint refinish and repair of motor vehicles.
• Identifying and mixing paint colours using approved mixing systems, minimizing wastage.
• Carrying out repairs according to best practice procedures, using factory times.
• Using all paint mixing schemes and drying equipment accurately for all paint repairs.
• Striving to achieve and exceed departmental objectives.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in compliance with company, brand, and industry guidelines.
• Keeping up-to-date with skills and best practices in the industry.
• Safeguarding customers’ vehicles and contents while in the workshop.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in painting vehicles to a high standard.
• A customer-centric approach, always aiming to exceed customer expectations.
• A City & Guilds qualification or equivalent, such as a recognised apprenticeship or manufacturer-approved training scheme.
• Excellent attention to detail with an organized and methodical approach to problem-solving.

Our Ambition:

At JCT600, we aim to be the best, not the biggest. We are committed to supporting our colleagues’ growth, delivering excellent customer experiences, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We value everyone's voice and believe that bringing your values to the table makes us stronger. We are proud to be a family business with over 75 years of experience, dedicated to your success and career development.

When you join JCT600, you become part of the family — always a name, never a number.

JCT600 is an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of gender, ethnicity, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.