Alloy Wheel Technician

Lookers Volkswagen is recruiting for skilled Alloy Wheel Technician to join our small, but expanding bodyshop team. This is the perfect opportunity to work for a main dealer and develop your skills further within Cosmetic repair.

Headed up by our fantastic management team who between them share a wealth of experience within Lookers. You will receive full training from the best! This role someone with a painting background that can demonstrate to us that they can do a quality and efficient job. We are happy to interview from all backgrounds including spray painters, lathe machinists and vehicle detailers i.e. SMART repairers.

Our Alloy Wheel Technicians provide an industry leading alloy wheel repair service with a focus on delivering a great customer experience every time!

• Carry out repairs to standard alloy wheels and diamond cut alloy wheels using mobile D/cut repair lathe equipment.


• You will ensure all repairs are completed in line with Lookers and manufacturers processes.


• You will match alloy paint colours effectively and ensure the highest standards at all times.


• Effectively communicate with customers to agree on what work is required and any associated costs are all approved at the outset.
  
  For this role we are looking for someone who has had previous experience in a similar role, this role would also suit a tyre fitter who is looking to progress their career. You will need to have a full driving licence with a good driving record.
  
  Lookers are proud to be one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers, selling and servicing a huge range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across hundreds of locations throughout the UK & Ireland. We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer an industry leading benefits package. This includes competitive basic salaries plus;


• Enhanced holidays that increase with service


• Eligibility to join one of our car schemes


• Critical illness cover after 2 years and Life Assurance


• Smart Health - free access to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year


• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave


• For some roles a company car and additional earning potential through commission or bonus.


We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels with our annual Lookers Excellence Awards. So? What are you waiting for?

Lookers are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from all types of discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you starting with us. Depending on the role and responsibilities, these could include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.