Bodyshop SMART Technician

Lithia; CHESTERFIELD; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Chesterfield is seeking a Bodyshop SMART Technician. The ideal candidate will perform SMART repairs on various vehicles, ensuring high-quality cosmetic paint repairs and wheel refurbishments. Responsibilities include keeping up with industry standards while new applicants with relevant skills are encouraged to apply. The role offers a basic salary of £28,927 plus a £6,000 bonus, alongside generous benefits including 33 days holiday, excellent training opportunities, and rewards for service milestones.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

33 days holiday

Company discounts on used car purchases

Salary sacrifice scheme for new cars

Paid volunteer day

Cycle to work scheme

Internal referral rewards

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a SMART or Wheel Technician in automotive.
• New industry applicants with relevant skills welcome.
• A full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of SMART repair to a wide range of vehicles in the workshop.
• Perform cosmetic paint repairs to internal standards.
• Mix and match colors and paint repaired areas to a high standard.
• Learn industry standards for SMART repair techniques.
• Repair painted or diamond cut wheels to a high finish.

Skills

Experience as a SMART or Wheel Technician

Relevant transferrable skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Stratstone

BMW Chesterfield

Bodyshop SMART Technician

• A basic salary of £28,927 with a £6,000 bonus
• Pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

A career with Stratstone 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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

About Lithia UK

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.