Bodyshop Paint Technician

Want to be the best you can be? It's what drives us too. Working in our Bodyshop as a Paint Technician, you will be a key part of the Retail Centre. As part of a successful, global automotive group, you'll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you'll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

• Preparing and priming bodywork to manufacturers' specifications
• Mixing and colour-matching, painting all repaired areas to a high standard, and polishing as appropriate
• Maintaining thorough and up-to-date product knowledge
• Maintaining exceptionally high customer service levels that lead to customer loyalty and referrals
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work

Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Motor Industry experience in a similar role is essential
• Happy to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work to timescales effectively, with a keen eye for detail

Benefits:

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• We're open to flexible working options – just ask

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don't meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big. Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7,000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail. But you don't need to love cars to work with us – you just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive, we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we do: Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork - Professionalism. These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether in business functions, customer interactions, how we engage with the local community, or how we work together as a team.