SMART Repair Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Dick Lovett Swindon is looking for a SMART Repair Technician.
Your role
Our Smart Repair Centre in Swindon is looking for a SMART Repair Technician to repair vehicles in line with recognised manufacturers’ methods, whilst maintaining the high standards our customers have come to expect.
If you are trained to City and Guilds standards or equivalent, we can provide excellent training to develop your skillset and ensure that you meet the high standards required by manufacturers and the Group. We work with some of the world’s most exciting and prestigious brands, so this is a fantastic opportunity to join the team and take your experience to the next level.
Key responsibilities:
Undertake all SMART Repair tasks as distributed by the Bodyshop Manager including:
- Cosmetic repairs including minor panel repair, panel preparation and fully painted to the highest standard.
- Wheel refurbishments to include inspection reports, repairing the damage and maintaining equipment.
- Recognise when a vehicle needs a full paint shop repair and refer this work to the appropriate team.
- Ensuring that all repairs are finished within Manufacturer guidelines and with our company ethos of “right first time” in mind.
Your profile
- You will need to have served either a recognised apprenticeship and gained a technical qualification or trained to City and Guilds standard NVQ, ATA or equivalent.
- Experience in a similar role.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Rewards
- Average OTE for a SMART Repair Technician at Dick Lovett: £45,000
- A generous holiday allowance (25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays)
- Excellent training
- Fully equipped, clean and safe workshop
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Private healthcare (after the qualifying period)
- Staff referral fee
- Employee Assistance Programme
Similar searches: BMW, Permanent, Full-time, Competitive, Technical
Retailer
Dick Lovett SwindonLocation
SwindonSalary
CompetitiveStarts
21 Mar 2023Closes
28 Apr 2023Brand
BMWContract Type
PermanentHours
Full-timeBusiness Area
TechnicalCandidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for SMART Repair Technician roles across BMW Group Retail's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Transportation Equipment Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £42,028 - £55,141 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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