Bodyshop Technician (Stripper/Fitter)

Full Time

Eastleigh

Position: Bodyshop Technician (Stripper/Fitter)

Location: Eastleigh, Southampton

Salary: OTE £40,000+ includes weekly achieved bonus and overtime!

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday 8am-4.30pm plus overtime

We have a new opportunity to join our Eastleigh Preparation Centre as a Bodyshop Technician (Preparation & Finish)!

What we are looking for:

Previous experience in a similar role
Knowledge in a Bodyshop environment
Motivated and be able to work under pressure
Be organised
Have a Full UK Driving Licence

What you will be doing:

Prepare vehicles for painting using standard body-shop methods to rub-down the paintwork where small dents or chips are located
Where appropriate, use an orbital sander to remove small chips in the paint
Where small chips or dents need filing, use the appropriate filling material
Rub down the filler to a smooth finish
Use primer to cover the chip or filled dent
Rub down the primer to a smooth finish
Mask to protect areas not requiring to be painted
After painting, use fine paper and blocks to remove blemishes and dirt in the paint
De-mask any masking paper
Using the electric mop, polish the vehicle to a showroom shine

Benefits:

Birthday day off
Death in service Insurance
Opportunities for career progression
On-the-job training
Company pension scheme
28 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 30 after 3 years’ service and 33 after 5 years continuous service.

About Us:

Newly founded in 2020 a business looking to change the way the consumer purchases their new vehicle. With many new dealers offering an online buying experience there are still millions of people who want to visit a sales forecourt without being hassled by the conventional stereotypical salesperson that the general public has grown to dislike.

At Carsa there is a firm belief that you as a customer should be able to visit a showroom in a hassle-free low stress environment where the coffee is always hot and the atmosphere is always vibrant. With the latest video conferencing technology available the sales specialist is always on hand to help when you have questions and our showroom hosts are there on site to ensure your journey is best it can be.