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SMART Repair Technician Maidstone
We are recruiting for an experienced SMART Repair Technician, Bodyshop Technician, Cosmetic Repair Technician or Automotive Repair Technician to join a busy bodyshop in Maidstone. Applicants must have previous accident or cosmetic repair experience, strong practical SMART repair skills and the right to work in the UK.
Job Details:
- Location: Maidstone
- Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 basic DOE
- OTE: Up to £40,000
- Hours: 42 hours per week Monday to Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
- Reference: 31570
SMART Repair Technician Role
- Carry out cosmetic and SMART repairs on damaged vehicles
- Strip, refurbish and fit components as required
- Complete a variety of vehicle cosmetic repair work
- Repair vehicles in line with required manufacturer specifications
- Work as a multi-skilled member of the bodyshop team
- Use appropriate PPE and follow all health and safety procedures
- Maintain high standards of workmanship across all completed repairs
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SMART Repair Technician Requirements
- Previous accident repair or cosmetic vehicle repair experience
- Experience as a SMART Repair Technician, Bodyshop Technician, Cosmetic Repair Technician or similar
- Strong practical ability across a range of SMART and cosmetic repairs
- Experience stripping, refurbishing and fitting vehicle components
- Ability to follow manufacturer repair procedures
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Good understanding of bodyshop health and safety requirements
- Right to work in the UK
How to Apply
If you're interested in this SMART Repair Technician vacancy in Maidstone, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt. This position would suit an experienced accident or cosmetic repair professional looking to broaden their SMART Repair skills within a busy bodyshop environment.


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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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