At a Glance
- Tasks: Refurbish alloy wheels and ensure high-quality repairs in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join Swansway, a family-run business with a strong heritage and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy increasing holidays, a rewarding bonus package, and discounts on products.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a dynamic and friendly team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by delivering top-notch repairs and developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Previous experience in wheel repair and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 24300 - 29700 £ per year.
Due to our continued growth and success, we are currently recruiting for a Wheel Repair Technician to join our accident repair centre, reporting into our Body Shop Manager, you will be working as part of a large team and must have the ability to competently carry out repairs to a high level of quality in set timescales.
Repairs will include standard painted wheels, full colour change, cosmetics diamond cut repairs and special effect finishes etc.
Day to day responsibilities will include
- Refurbish alloy wheel
- Removing and fitting vehicle wheels complying with safety standards
- Lifting wheels into dipping tanks
- Carry out powder coating
- Moving wheels from different repair stations
- Removing/repairing wheel damager
- Use CMC/Lathe machine
- Wheel painting
- Tyre fitting and wheel balancing
We are looking for someone who is passionate to deliver the highest possible standard of repair with strong attention to detail.
Strong time management and organisational skills are also required as you will ensure that assigned jobs are completed within estimated times.
You will need to have previous experience of working in a similar role and knowledge of the above responsibilities.
You must be able to work under pressure, use your own initiative and able to work alone with a positive attitude.
Founded in 2003 by Michael Smyth and his three sons, David, Peter and John, Swansway has grown from five motor dealerships in Cheshire and the West Midlands to the 20 dealerships we have today.
From Birmingham in the South to Carlisle in the North we partner with eleven brands including; Audi, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Honda and many more.
We’re expanding our own-brand, Motor Match our used sites, and we don’t stop at dealerships; we operate four Volkswagen Group Trade Part Centres, an Accident Repair Centre, a Group Fleet Sales Centre and an e Bay shop re-cycling obsolete parts.
All this is supported by our Head Office in Crewe.
But, it’s not what we do that makes us the company we are, it’s how we do it; it’s our family heritage that sets us apart, with the Smyth family playing a hands-on role in the day-to-day running of the business; we genuinely care about our customers and our Swansway family and that makes us a great place to work.
We live Our caring, honest and proud values which is why our long service boards are brimming with names who’ve been with us five, ten and fifteen years!
- Holidays that increase with time served + 8 bank holidays
- Highly rewarding bonus package
- Regular over-time
- Childcare vouchers
- Bike to work scheme
- Company life assurance scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Discounts on Swansway Group products and services
- Opportunity to develop skills further
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Wheel Technician - Blackburn Accident Repair Centre employer: Swansway Group
Swansway is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and family-oriented work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees. With opportunities for skill development, a rewarding bonus package, and benefits that grow with your tenure, including increased holidays and childcare vouchers, working at our Blackburn Accident Repair Centre means being part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality repairs while enjoying a fulfilling career.
