Paint Technician Citygate Van Centre, St Albans £41,000 OTE Permanent Role overview We are looking for a Paint and Prep Technician to carry out all Bodyshop work in an efficient and safe manner, to meet the business requirements and maximise workshop utilisation and productivity Key responsibilities Your key responsibilities as a Paint and Prep Technician will be: · To accurately undertake the preparation and repainting of motor vehicles · Fulfil all tasks to the customer’s complete satisfaction · Detect and diagnose any additional faults for further repair · Ensure all work is completed safely and complies with the retailer, manufacturer and industry guidelines · Carry out all repairs according to best practice procedures · Use all paint mixing schemes and drying areas/equipment accurately for all paint repairs · Coach and support apprentice technicians · Attend specialised training as required · internal and manufacturer requirements · Participate in ongoing training and development to ensure product and service knowledge is up to date · Contribute to local and companywide process improvements and innovations · Mentor and provide guidance to apprentice technicians, where applicable · What’s in it for you? With our benefits there is something good for everyone. We’re a progressive business that believes building a good team culture is not only good for everyone who works for us – but it makes a difference to how we engage with customers too. That’s why when you join Citygate, you can expect to receive a wide range of impressive employee benefits including: · Access to our in-house training academy for everyone · Electric Vehicle (EV) Training levels 1- 4 for specific roles · Internal career progression opportunities across our various brands and locations · High street discounts · Wellbeing portal · Employee assistance programme · Purchase, service and parts discounts · Employee referral scheme · Standard company benefits such as pension, life assurance cover, competitive holidays and cycle to work scheme About You As a Paint and Prep Technician, you will ideally have the following skills and attributes: · Excellent attention to Detail · Strong experience in car preparation and painting · Experience within the accident repair and Bodyshop industry. · Level 3 qualification or equivalent is an advantage but not essential Why Citygate Citygate is a highly successful, privately owned business that has grown significantly over the past twenty years to 650 employees across multiple locations including London, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We work with global brands (Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, CUPRA, ŠKODA and Kia), provide excellent quality training and internal progression opportunities. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £35,000.00-£41,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount On-site parking Referral programme Schedule: Day shift Work Location: In person