Bodyshop Alloy Wheel Technician – BMW Bedford
Monday to Friday | 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Want to be the best you can be? It's what drives us too.
Working in our Bodyshop as an Alloy Wheel Technician you will be a key part of the Retail Centre.
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.
Benefits
- 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
What you’ll do day to day
- Inspect and assess damaged BMW and MINI alloy wheels and determine the appropriate repair process.
- Carry out alloy wheel repairs, including kerb damage, scuffs, scratches, corrosion and cosmetic defects.
- Prepare wheels for refurbishment, including stripping, cleaning, sanding, filling and masking.
- Undertake colour matching and paint application to achieve a high-quality OEM-style finish.
- Carry out diamond-cut alloy wheel repairs where applicable.
- Safely operate alloy wheel repair and finishing equipment.
- Remove and refit tyres, valves and TPMS sensors where required.
- Balance wheels and tyres following repair or refurbishment.
- Ensure completed wheels meet the required quality standards before being returned to the vehicle.
- Follow BMW/MINI repair standards, manufacturer guidelines and company procedures.
- Identify and report any additional damage or safety concerns.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
- Complete all work efficiently while maintaining consistently high standards of workmanship.
- Maintain tools, machinery and equipment in good working order.
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.
- Previous experience as an Alloy Wheel Technician, Wheel Refurbishment Technician or in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of alloy wheel repair and refurbishment processes.
- Experience working with a range of alloy wheel designs and finishes.
- Experience with diamond-cut alloy wheels would be highly advantageous.
- Good knowledge of wheels, tyres and TPMS systems.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good time-management and organisational skills.
- A strong work ethic and professional attitude.
- The ability to follow technical instructions and manufacturer specifications.
- A full UK driving licence would be advantageous.
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.