Job Description

SMART Repair Technician

Application Deadline: 6 November 2026

Department: Bodyshop

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Reporting To: Barry Giles

Compensation: £36,000 - £43,300 / year

Description

Want your weekends back for good? At Vines, you’ll never work weekends. Enjoy a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday between (08:00–18:00), and be part of a supportive, family-focused team that genuinely values its employees.

We’re looking for an experienced SMART Repairer to join our Bodyshop team at Vines of Gatwick!

You’ll be responsible for carrying out high-quality cosmetic repairs to vehicles, from minor dents and paintwork through to alloy wheel refurbishment. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll help ensure vehicles are finished to an excellent standard and ready for customers as efficiently as possible.

What you will be doing

• Carry out SMART repairs, including paintwork, light filling and minor dent removal
• Refurbish and repair alloy wheels
• Prepare, mask, paint, lacquer, polish and finish vehicles to a high standard
• Inspect vehicles and identify any additional repair work required
• Work efficiently to meet turnaround times without compromising on quality
• Accurately record completed work and repair times
• Take care of vehicles while they are in the Bodyshop
• Keep your work area clean, organised and compliant with health & safety requirements
• Support the wider team with additional duties when required

What We're Looking For

• At least 3 years' SMART Repair experience
• Glass repair, interior trim and PDR experience is preferred but not essential
• Strong knowledge of SMART repair techniques and alloy wheel refurbishment
• Experience in paint mixing, preparation, masking, painting and machine polishing
• Ability to work at pace while maintaining excellent standards
• A keen eye for detail and pride in producing a high-quality finish
• A flexible, positive and proactive approach
• A collaborative and organised approach to tasks
• Confidence working independently and using your own initiative
• A full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Great Team: Work with friendly, passionate people who love what they do.
• Exciting Challenges: Keep things interesting with new tasks and challenges every day.
• Great Perks: Competitive pay, cool benefits, and plenty of room to grow.
• 24 Days Holiday: Plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days with service.
• Birthday Off: Celebrate your special day!
• Staff Purchase Scheme: Discounts on cars and motorbikes.
• Health Plan: Medical health cash plan.
• Enhanced Parental Benefits
• Flexible Holidays: Buy and sell holiday days.
• Growth Opportunities: Job shadowing scheme and training at the BMW Academy.
• Extra Perks: High street discount vouchers, sabbatical leave, long service awards, and much more!

For more details, check out our staff benefits.