Bodyshop Cosmetic Repair Paint Technician

Snows Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Basingstoke is seeking a Bodyshop Cosmetic Repair Paint Technician to ensure high-quality paint repairs at their Accident Repair Centre. Responsibilities include performing paint repairs, maintaining equipment, and supervising team members. The ideal candidate will have relevant NVQs or City & Guilds accreditation along with experience in automotive paint re-finishing. This role offers competitive salary, full training, and generous vacation benefits including birthday day off.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Tool box insurance (role dependent)

Qualifications

• Relevant industry NVQ’s or City & Guilds accreditation.
• Experience in automotive paint re-finishing.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct paint repair on damaged vehicles.
• Maintain paint room and equipment.
• Report problems to management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Planning and organizing

Customer service

Automotive paint finishing

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds accreditation

Tools

PPE

Job description

Location Basingstoke Region Hampshire Category Accident & Repair Centre - Southampton (SARC)

Overview

Based in the South and South-West of England, Snows Motor Group is an AM Top 50 automotive retailer covering 20 brands across 54 franchises. We differentiate ourselves from our competitors by delivering an exceptional level of service to both our customers and manufacturing partners. We are currently on the lookout for a talented Bodyshop Cosmetic Repair Paint Technician to join our team at Snows Accident Repair Centre, based in Basingstoke.

Your day

The Cosmetic Paint Technician is a member of the Cosmetic Operations and will report to the Smart Operations Manager. The Cosmetic Paint Technician is part of the offsite team and is responsible for the refinish paint work to all vehicles at our Dealership sites, from the preparation stage through to completion, always achieving a high standard of repair. You will be working from one of our state-of-the-art Cosmetic facilities based at Basingstoke.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the correct paint repair is performed on the damaged vehicles.
• Ensuring the correct paint is and the appropriate preparation is performed on the vehicle before it is painted.
• Maintain the paint room and associated equipment to ensure it is of a good working order, reporting any defective equipment to the management.
• Follow instructions on the job card regarding the re-paint.
• Use PPE and take all appropriate safety measures to ensure you are working safely and looking after the facility you are operating in.
• Supervise other team members as necessary.
• Report any problems that arise to the SMART Ops Manager and liaise with other departments where appropriate.
• Manage your work flow.
• Carry out basic vehicle appraisals and costings.
• Discuss repair requirements with Dealerships.

Qualifications

• Relevant industry NVQ’s or City & Guilds accreditation.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturer approved accident repair centre.
• Experience in all aspects of automotive paint re finishing and deliver a quality finish.
• Commitment to working as part of a team.
• Able to plan, organise self and meet agreed work deadlines.
• Attention to detail and maintain good, accurate quality of work.
• Experience in providing a first-class service to customers.
• Full clean driving licence.

What is in it for you

• Highly competitive salary.
• Full training and support to help you immerse yourself in the role and Snows values.
• 30 days holiday, inc. Bank holidays plus additional holiday entitlement as recognition of length of service with Snows at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 years anniversary.
• Birthday day off.
• Discounted MOTs, Service & Parts.
• Recommend a Friend Bonus/ Introducing a Customer Bonus.
• Life Assurance Benefit.
• Snows Contributory Pension Scheme.
• BEN – Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent development opportunities to learn & grow with Snows.
• Role dependant – tool box insurance.

Hours of work

Monday to Friday 0800 - 1700 (with half hour for lunch).

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Thank you for applying to Snows.