Smart Repair Technician

About us

ChipsAway was launched in the UK in 1994 and is a full member of the BFA – the company actually started in the USA before it was brought over to the UK, pioneering SMART repair technology. With a rapidly expanding network of over 200 Franchisees in the UK, ChipsAway International is the originator and dominant player in the rapidly growing SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology) automotive repair market.

We now have the largest network of repair specialists in the UK, and all have undergone specialist training at our bespoke IMI accredited training centre!. Providing high quality, value-for-money repairs to car paintwork on a same-day basis, specialists work from vehicles fully equipped as mobile workshops, or fixed-base units known as Car Care Centres.

This means that many of our car body repair specialists can come to your home or work to do repairs – we just need a power supply! We also have 40 Car Care Centres dotted around the UK, which can carry out larger repairs.

ChipsAway was acquired in 2008 by international multi-brand franchisor Franchise Brands. Franchise Brands is also parent company of established brands Metro Rod, Ovenclean and Barking Mad, which means it has a collective trading history of over 50 years altogether. All Franchise Brand’s child companies are also full members of the BFA. Franchise Brands has notable strengths in areas such as marketing, franchise recruitment and franchise support, and the group’s strategy is to grow organically through expanding their existing brands and through further acquisitions.

About the Role

This role will involve:

• Being proficient and accurate with the ability to work within time constraints and deadlines.
• Autonomous role reporting into the Technical Manager.
• Working with all types of customers, from General Managers to Service and Sales Managers. Residential customers to business customers
• You will be provided with a fully equipped van to enable you to complete all repairs to the highest standard at the dealership sites.
• Full time position with a competitive basis salary and a great bonus scheme.
• Any additional expenses to be covered by the company.
• 4 weeks Paid Training based in Kiddiminster.
• Working outdoors.

About You:

In order to be successful for this role you will ideally be an experienced SMART Repair Technician or have body work experience. Ideally you will be experienced in the repair of all makes of vehicles, be proficient and accurate, with the ability to work within time constraints and deadlines. You will be able to work within guidelines ensuring ‘right first-time repairs’.

These opportunities are ideal for an individual who is looking to progress their career within a franchised motor industry environment and has the ability to work to and achieve targets and objectives.

We are looking for individuals who possess the following attributes:

• Target driven
• Technical Knowledge
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Literacy
• Communication Skills

What you can expect

We are proud to invest more in our colleague's personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:

• 25 days holiday rising with length of service – plus bank holidays.
• Preferential Service Rates.
• Gym Membership.
• Ongoing paid training and development

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £18,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• painting: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 22/05/2023