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We differentiate ourselves from our competitors by delivering an exceptional level of service to both our customers and manufacturing partners We are currently on the lookout for a talented Bodyshop Paint Technician to join our team at Snows Accident Repair Centre, based in Southampton.\nYour day\nThe Bodyshop Paint Technician is part of the paint shop and is responsible for the refinish paint work to all vehicles in the workshop for repair. This includes the preparation stage through to completion, always achieving a high standard of repair.\nYour day will include working alongside others in the Bodyshop team:\nResponsible for ensuring the correct paint repair is performed on the damaged vehicles.\nEnsuring the correct paint is chosen and the appropriate preparation is performed on the vehicle before it is painted.\nMaintain the paint room and associated equipment to ensure it is of a good working order reporting any defaults to the management.\nFollow instructions on the job card regarding the re-paint.\nUse PPE and safety measure in the paint room (extraction fan) to minimise accidents.\nSupervise other team members as necessary.\nReport any problems that arise to the Work Controller and liaise with other departments where appropriate.\nHave you got what it takes?\nRelevant industry NVQ’s or City & Guilds accreditation.\nPrevious experience working in a manufacturer approved accident repair centre.\nExperience in all aspects of automotive paint re finishing and deliver a quality finish.\nCommitment to working as part of a team.\nAble to plan, organise self and meet agreed work deadlines.\nAttention to detail and maintains good, accurate quality of work.\nExperience in providing a first-class service to customers.\nFull clean driving licence.\nWhat is in it for you?\nHighly competitive salary.\nFull training and support to help you immerse yourself in the role and Snows values.\n30 days holiday, inc. Bank holidays plus additional holiday entitlement as recognition of length of service with Snows at 5, 10, 15, 20 years anniversary. (Pro rata for part time employees).\nBirthday day off\nDiscounted MOTs, Service & Parts.\nRecommend a Friend Bonus/ Introducing a Customer Bonus.\nLife Assurance Benefit.\nSnows Contributory Pension Scheme.\nBEN - Employee Assistance Programme.\nExcellent development opportunities to learn & grow with Snows.\nRole dependant - tool box insurance\nHours of work\nMonday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00 (with half hour for lunch)\nPlease be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.\nDue to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.\n** Important Consent Note ** By clicking the “Submit Application” button, you are expressly giving your consent for us to retain and share your CV within the Snows Group. This is for the purpose of highlighting your details to other roles within the Group which may be suitable for you. As a result, you are giving your consent to receive verbal and email contact from Snows for the purposes of discussing our available roles with you. Snows will not use your details for any other purpose or share your details with any third parties outside of the Group. 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