Overview
Maidstone Mercedes
Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00- 5.00,Friday 8:00- 4.30, No Saturdays
Salary: £32,000-34,000 plus bonus up to £6,000
Lookers Maidstone Mercedes is recruiting for an experienced Smart repairer / Bodyshop Technician to play a vital role within our Service team. Working within a state-of-the-art bodyshop, you will be tasked with repairing damaged vehicles in line with manufacturer’s specifications. This role would suit somebody with an accident or cosmetic repair background, so this certainly is a great opportunity to develop your skills within Cosmetic repair.
We pride ourselves on our reputation for delivering the highest quality of service to all our customers and with ambitious plans. At Lookers, we want you to be part of our success.
Responsibilities
1. Carrying out a variety of cosmetic repairs including stripping, refurbishing, and fitting parts to damaged vehicles
2. Act as a multi-skilled Smart Repair Technician undertaking all aspects of repair as required
3. Work effectively as part of a team of skilled Bodyshop Technicians
4. Full use of PPE and adherence to health and safety requirements when carrying out repairs
5. Adhere to manufacturer repair guidelines when carrying out repairs
Qualifications
About us: 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.
We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.
Core Benefits:
6. Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
7. Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
8. Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
9. Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
Health & Wellbeing:
10. Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
11. Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
12. Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
13. Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments
Financial Wellbeing:
14. 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
15. Free will writing services to help plan for the future
16. Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
Leisure & Lifestyle:
17. Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
18. Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
19. Access to home and technology vouchers
20. bYond 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.
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.
If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.