Salary: up to £39,000.00 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00
Location: Exeter
Ready to grow your career with a business that’s expanding while others are cutting back? We are looking for an ambitious customer-focused Technician to help drive the success of our Mercedes-Benz of Exeter Aftersales Department.
What can we offer you?
- Full uniform and the best available tools provided
- Personal tool insurance up to £10,000.00
- Industry expert training
- Employee Car Scheme
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
- Scottish Widows salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Access to our exclusive Benefits Hub – discounts on big brands
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme and eye care vouchers
- Life assurance 1 x basic salary
- Long Service Awards to celebrate your milestones
Who are City West Country?
We are a privately owned, award‑winning automotive group with over 40 years of industry experience, operating successful dealerships across Exeter, Taunton, Plymouth and Truro and now in our brand-new dealership in Paignton. That’s right, while others are streamlining their operations, we are growing, and we need the right Technicians to join us on this journey.
Owned by a father‑and‑son team, we pride ourselves on strong family values. For the past three years, we have also been recognised as an Outstanding Company to Work For by Best Companies! With an annual turnover exceeding £368 million, CWC are ranked as the 47th largest dealer group in the UK according to the AM-online AM100 report, and hold the 50th position in the Scoosh Top 100 Car Dealers rankings.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Technician, you’ll provide on-site and mobile service and remedial work support for Customer vehicles and equipment.
Your duties will include
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with the right attitude, confidence and willingness to learn plus
- Previous practical experience in alloy wheel refurbishment, SMART repair, vehicle paint preparation, refinishing or a closely related automotive cosmetic repair role.
- Ability to assess cosmetic damage and select a safe, cost-effective and technically suitable repair method.
- Knowledge of paint preparation, colour matching, blending, application and finishing techniques.
- Competence in the safe use of repair tools, spray equipment, extraction systems and workshop products.
- Understanding of quality control, contamination prevention and the causes of paint or finish defects.
- Awareness of COSHH, PPE, environmental controls and safe handling of paints, solvents and compressed-air equipment.
- Good attention to detail, time management and record-keeping skills.
- A full UK driving licence is required to move vehicles safely around the site and, when requested, to operate the company’s remote alloy wheel repair van.
Ready to Make Your Move?
If you’re motivated, eager to learn and excited by the opportunity to build a career, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and join a company that values attitude, ambition and progression.
We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a commitment to equality and fairness at the heart of our values and everyday practices and policies. We aim to recruit, nurture and retain a diverse workforce that reflect the diversity of our customer base.
Want to discuss this role? Call Beth Williams on 01392 825073 or email [email protected]
Alloy Wheel Technician - Mercedes-Benz of Exeter employer: City West Country
At Mercedes-Benz in Probus, Truro, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values our Sales Consultants as key drivers of customer satisfaction and business success. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and personal growth, offering ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills in the automotive industry. With a focus on building long-term relationships with customers, you will enjoy a rewarding career in a prestigious brand known for its commitment to excellence.
