Posted 2 days ago
SMART Repair Technician
CrawleyOn-site
AI Summary
Experienced SMART Repairer responsible for cosmetic vehicle repairs including paintwork, dent removal, and alloy wheel refurbishment in a fast-paced bodyshop environment.
About this role
Want your weekends back for good? At Vines, you’ll never work weekends. Enjoy a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday between (08:00–18:00), and be part of a supportive, family-focused team that genuinely values its employees.
We’re looking for an experienced SMART Repairer to join our Bodyshop team at Vines of Gatwick!
We’re looking for an experienced SMART Repairer to join our Bodyshop team at Vines of Gatwick!
You’ll be responsible for carrying out high-quality cosmetic repairs to vehicles, from minor dents and paintwork through to alloy wheel refurbishment. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll help ensure vehicles are finished to an excellent standard and ready for customers as efficiently as possible.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out SMART repairs, including paintwork, light filling and minor dent removal
- Refurbish and repair alloy wheels
- Prepare, mask, paint, lacquer, polish and finish vehicles to a high standard
- Inspect vehicles and identify any additional repair work required
- Work efficiently to meet turnaround times without compromising on quality
- Accurately record completed work and repair times
- Take care of vehicles while they are in the Bodyshop
- Keep your work area clean, organised and compliant with health & safety requirements
- Support the wider team with additional duties when required
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- At least 3 years' SMART Repair experience
- Glass repair, interior trim and PDR experience is preferred but not essential
- Strong knowledge of SMART repair techniques and alloy wheel refurbishment
- Experience in paint mixing, preparation, masking, painting and machine polishing
- Ability to work at pace while maintaining excellent standards
- A keen eye for detail and pride in producing a high-quality finish
- A flexible, positive and proactive approach
- A collaborative and organised approach to tasks
- Confidence working independently and using your own initiative
- A full UK driving licence
Benefits
- Great Team: Work with friendly, passionate people who love what they do.
- Exciting Challenges: Keep things interesting with new tasks and challenges every day.
- Great Perks: Competitive pay, cool benefits, and plenty of room to grow.
- 24 Days Holiday: Plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days with service.
- Birthday Off: Celebrate your special day!
- Staff Purchase Scheme: Discounts on cars and motorbikes.
- Health Plan: Medical health cash plan.
- Enhanced Parental Benefits
- Flexible Holidays: Buy and sell holiday days.
- Growth Opportunities: Job shadowing scheme and training at the BMW Academy.
- Extra Perks: High street discount vouchers, sabbatical leave, long service awards, and much more!
For more details, check out our staff benefits.
Skills
Alloy Wheel RefurbishmentGlass RepairHealth & Safety ComplianceInterior Trim RepairMachine PolishingMaskingPaintingPaint MixingPDRPreparationSMART Repair Techniques
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