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SMART Repair Technician

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SMART Repair Technician Maidstone
We are recruiting for an experienced SMART Repair Technician, Cosmetic Repair Technician or Bodyshop Technician to join a busy bodyshop in Maidstone. Applicants must have previous accident repair or cosmetic vehicle repair experience, with practical skills across stripping, refurbishing and fitting parts. Applicants must also have the right to work in the UK.
Job Details:
- Location: Maidstone
- Salary: £34,000 basic, depending on experience
- OTE: Up to £40,000
- Hours: 42 hours per week Monday to Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm; Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
- Reference: 31407
SMART Repair Technician Company Benefits
- Monday-to-Friday working
- Early finish on Fridays
- Varied cosmetic and SMART repair workload
- Opportunity to develop further SMART Repair skills
- Work alongside an experienced Bodyshop Technician team
- Manufacturer-standard bodyshop environment
SMART Repair Technician Role
- Carry out cosmetic and SMART repairs to damaged vehicles
- Strip, refurbish and fit vehicle parts as required
- Complete a varied range of cosmetic vehicle repairs
- Work across different repair tasks as a multi-skilled Technician
- Complete repairs in line with required specifications and quality standards
- Use appropriate PPE and follow workshop health and safety procedures
- Work effectively with other Bodyshop Technicians to maintain workflow and quality
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SMART Repair Technician Requirements
- Previous accident repair or cosmetic vehicle repair experience
- Experience as a SMART Repair Technician, Cosmetic Repair Technician, Bodyshop Technician or similar
- Strong practical vehicle repair skills
- Experience stripping, refurbishing and fitting vehicle parts
- Ability to work across a varied range of cosmetic repairs
- Strong attention to detail and high standards of workmanship
- Good understanding of workshop health and safety requirements
- Right to work in the UK


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Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff. If this SMART Repair Technician role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including SMART Repair Technician, Cosmetic Repair Technician, Bodyshop Technician, Paint Technician, Paint Sprayer, Panel Beater, MET Technician and Vehicle Damage Assessor roles across the UK.
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