Alloy Wheel Refurbisher/Technician

  • Bamber Bridge
  • The Solution Automotive Recruitment
Job description Alloy Wheel Refurbisher Technician - Bamber Bridge Our client a family owned business and a superb employer in the motor industry, is looking to recruit an experienced Alloy Wheel Repair Technician.The Job:Your jobs will include but are not limited to· Organise your jobs/ vehicles in order of date and time requirement· Complete repairs in a timely and efficient manor· Record clearly works carried out in accordance with Skoda guidelines· Remove/Strip/Refit/Balance wheels and tyre's· Strip wheels using various techniques· Dress and repair wheels using various techniques· Where appropriate use the shot-blaster to clean/ key wheel surface· Paint/recoat wheels· Diamond cut repairs· Stone chip touch ins, machine polish vehicles· General housekeeping dutiesRepair and Preparation:Carry out panel and paint rectification work using when required dust extraction system and specialist tools supplied by the companyWhenever possible utilise smart repair techniquesCarry out minor plastic repair workWheels:Safely remove wheels and tyres from vehicles to carry out alloy wheel repair and paintingRepair work strictly limited to superficial kerb damage and scuffing of the paint surfaceCarry out minor paint repair work whenever possible to diamond cut wheelsEnsure that all wheel bolts are correctly torqued up and tyres are inflated to the correct pressurePaint Mixing:Mix colour to match original finish using the mixing scheme and smart scalesAccurate mixing of all wet material to minimise wastageWaste wet materials to be safety stored before removal by contractorPainting:Spray painting of all primers, final colour and lacquers must take place inside the enclosed dedicated paint bays utilising the paint extraction systemThe painter must wear suitable protective clothing and glovesSafe breathing air fed respirator and masks must be used when spray paintingFinal Detailing & Quality CheckCarry out final detailing and polishing of finished workEnsure that all electrical cables are in good working orderAll work must be quality checked to ensure the vehicle is suitable for retailing or for handover back to the customerBenefits:- Family owned business - Pension scheme - 22 days paid annual leave + bank holidays - Leave increases to 25 days after 10 years service- Birthday off after 3 years service. - Uniform provided - Reduced workshop / MOT rates - Staff Referral scheme - Accreditation Programme/ Academy - Employee of the Quarter Awards£27k Basic - £30, OTEWorking HoursMonday - Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm Friday - 8.30am to 4.00pmIf this sounds like you we would love to hear from you, please apply with an up to date CV and we will be in touch to discuss your application further.