Paint Technician Associate

Overview

Location Southampton Region Hampshire Category Accident & Repair Centre - Southampton (SARC) (Bodyshop) Vacancy Type Permanent/Full Time Salary £28,000

Paint Technician Associate

Role & Purpose

The Bodyshop Paint Technician Associate is a member of the Bodyshop/Mobile/SMART Team and will report to his Line Manager. The Associate Paint Technician is responsible for learning all aspect of Mobile & Cosmetic refinishing operations. This includes the preparation stage through to completion always achieving a high standard of repair. The role will involve working where your line Manager advises and this could be varied from site to site working with SMART mobile operations, Cosmetic Centres and or the Bodyshop and Hi Lux Treatment Centre.

At Snows…

Snows is a large, family run, automotive group based in the South and South-West of England. Our business differentiates itself from our competitors by delivering outstanding experiences for our customers, colleagues and manufacturer partners. Customer experience and colleague happiness is at the heart of our business, and we ensure that this focus is applied to everything that we do.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the correct paint repair is performed on the damaged vehicles.
• Ensuring the correct paint is chosen and the appropriate preparation is performed on the vehicle before it is painted.
• Maintain the working environment and associated equipment to ensure it is of a good working order reporting any defaults to the management.
• Follow instructions on the job card regarding the re-paint.
• Use PPE and safety measure in the paint room (extraction fan) to minimise accidents.
• Supervise other team members as necessary.
• Report any problems that arise to the Work Controller and liaise with other departments where appropriate.
• Collection and delivery of vehicles
• Produce basic repair estimates.
• Vehicle Appraisals
• Liaise with customers and other Departments.

Skills & Competencies

• Full Driving Licence.
• A can do approach with great communication skills

Team Values

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Respect for People

We provide open and honest guidance with all our customers, both internal and external.

We act with integrity, trust, and responsibility in everything that we do.

We are ambassadors for all our customers in promoting good working practices.