Trainee Smart Repair Technician

Job Title: Trainee Smart Repair Technician

Location: Rochester (Kingsnorth Industrial Estate)

Salary: GBP22,010 per annum

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 6am - 6pm

Job Status: Permanent

Who we are:

We're the biggest name in Europe's vehicle remarketing industry, selling 1.3m vehicles per annum, across 60 locations and with a turnover of GBP2billion. We believe our people are the best in the business, they are friendly, expert and professional.

BCA is so much more than selling cars, from the dock to defleet and beyond, BCA touches over 3.5m vehicles a year, working with OEMs, fleet operators and dealers to provide the backbone of the UK's automotive supply chain. From technical and logistics services for new vehicles, refurbishment, storage and logistics for the growing used sector and the core remarketing and auction operation, BCA offers the economies of scale and diversity of services to meet the needs of an impressive portfolio of customers.

Why work for BCA:

We are always interested in talented people to join our team. Because our employees are so important, we treat them properly. We try to make working for BCA rewarding in every sense, including a positive work environment, training and development opportunities as well as exciting career options.

As a company we are very charity focused with regular events taking place throughout the year to support various charitable organisations.

The role:

We are looking to recruit a Trainee Smart Repair Technician for our site based in Rochester (Kingsnorth Industrial Estate). This is a great opportunity for a candidate who has the passion for the automotive industry and is looking for the first step to start their career within this sector. In return, we offer all our trainee technicians flexibility, career development and unrivalled support from head office.

Role Responsibilities:

• Training to understand how to carry out polishing of new painted panels, ensuring all dirt inclusions are removed and the overall finish matches the original factory finish
• Training on windscreen, plastic, interior repairs, removing scratches and minor paint work
• Adhoc duties

The Person:

• Passion for the automotive industry and wanting career to develop within this sector
• Full valid UK driving licence is essential, held for a minimum of 1 year
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills and the ability to both work as part of a team and using own initiative
• Flexible to work overtime during busy periods if required

We offer plenty of benefits to our staff including:

• Onsite parking
• 28 days of holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye care scheme
• Access to BCA Rewards which provides online and store discounts with a range of retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training/apprenticeship offering
• Deals on new cars