Alloy Wheel & Paint Technician

Newcastle Volkswagen Scotswood Road

Alloy Wheel Technician

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum Including OTE (£26,000 basic)

Hours: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday between 8am and 6pm - Saturday on a rota basis.

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. 

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. 

You will also be a team player with a strong attention to details and a focus on quality. If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and one of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.  

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits:

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

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.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from 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 commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.