SMART Repair & Alloy Wheel Technician

SMART Repair and Alloy Wheel Technician – Mercedes-Benz Leicester

Want to be the best you can be? It's what drives us too.

A skilled and versatile technician responsible for carrying out both SMART repairs and alloy wheel refurbishment to a high standard. The successful candidate will be experienced in repairing minor cosmetic vehicle damage, including scratches, dents, bumper scuffs, paintwork defects, and alloy wheel damage, ensuring vehicles are returned to customers in excellent condition. They will work efficiently, maintain high quality standards, and contribute to the overall success of the Bodyshop team.

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

• Carry out SMART repairs, including minor paint, scratch, dent, and bumper repairs.
• Prepare and refurbish alloy wheels to a high standard.
• Assess vehicle damage and recommend appropriate repair methods.
• Advise the Bodyshop Manager or Service Advisor of any additional work identified during the repair process.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet productivity and quality targets.
• Maintain high housekeeping and health and safety standards.
• Deliver exceptional workmanship and customer service at all times.
• Keep up to date with repair techniques, equipment, and product knowledge.

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.

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Motor industry experience is essential.
• Experience in SMART repairs, including minor paint and cosmetic repairs.
• Experience in alloy wheel refurbishment and repair.
• Ability to prepare, repair, refurbish, and finish alloy wheels to a high standard.
• Happy to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work to timescales effectively, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong focus on quality, customer satisfaction, and health and safety standards.

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.