We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.
Contract type: Permanent. Salary OTE up to £42,000 (uncapped); £34,000 to £36,000 basic depending on qualifications, plus £3,000 productivity bonus and time saved bonus scheme. Hours: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday between 8am and 6pm, Saturday on a rota basis.
Gym membership discounts, Smart Health Virtual GP, dental insurance, eyecare vouchers, and additional discounts available. Lookers Buckinghamshire Jaguar Land Rover are recruiting for a Bodyshop Technician to join their facility; you will play a vital role, carrying out vehicle repairs using the latest technology.
You will report to the Accomplished Aftersales Manager, who will provide ongoing support to ensure you have the tools needed to succeed.
Responsibilities
* Carrying out a variety of cosmetic repairs including stripping, refurbishing and fitting parts to damaged vehicles
* Act as a multiskilled Cosmetic Repair Technician undertaking all aspects of repair's as required
* Work effectively as part of a team of skilled Bodyshop Technicians
* Full use of PPE and adherence to health and safety requirement when carrying out repairs
* Adhere to manufacturer repair guidelines when carrying out repairs
The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a Bodyshop/Cosmetic technician. You will be self‑motivated, ambitious, and eager to learn, while working to the highest standards and requiring a full UK driving licence. Having previous experience working with a brand would be advantageous, although not essential as supportive training can be provided.
Core Benefits
* Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
* Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
* Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
* Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
Health & Wellbeing
* Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
* Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
* Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
* Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments
Financial Wellbeing
* MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user‑friendly app
* Free will writing services to help plan for the future
* Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
Leisure & Lifestyle
* Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
* Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
* Access to home and technology vouchers
* Beyond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts
We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.
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