SMART Repairer


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£35,000 to £40,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Swindon, SN5 7XB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting for an experienced SMART Repair Technician, Bodyshop Technician, Cosmetic Repair Technician or Automotive Repair Technician to join a busy bodyshop in Maidstone. Applicants must have previous accident or cosmetic repair experience, strong practical SMART repair skills and the right to work in the UK.

Location: Swindon

Salary: £35,000 basic

OTE: £40,000 +

Hours: 40 hour week – Monday to Friday, no weekends

Job reference: 31845

Benefits:

- Competitive salary with clear progression

- Generous holiday allowance (increases with service)

- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

- 24/7 online GP and mental health support

- Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing schemes

- Flexible salary access via PayNow app

- Retail, travel, and fitness discounts

- Pension scheme and Life Assurance

- Manufacturer-accredited training and development

SMART Repair Technician Role

- Carry out cosmetic and SMART repairs on damaged vehicles

- Strip, refurbish and fit components as required

- Complete a variety of vehicle cosmetic repair work

- Repair vehicles in line with required manufacturer specifications

- Work as a multi-skilled member of the bodyshop team

- Use appropriate PPE and follow all health and safety procedures

- Maintain high standards of workmanship across all completed repairs

SMART Repair Technician Requirements

- Previous accident repair or cosmetic vehicle repair experience

- Experience as a SMART Repair Technician, Bodyshop Technician, Cosmetic Repair Technician or similar

- Strong practical ability across a range of SMART and cosmetic repairs

- Experience stripping, refurbishing and fitting vehicle components

- Ability to follow manufacturer repair procedures

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

- Good understanding of bodyshop health and safety requirements

- Right to work in the UK

How to Apply

If you're interested in this SMART Repair Technician vacancy in Maidstone, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt. This position would suit an experienced accident or cosmetic repair professional looking to broaden their SMART Repair skills within a busy bodyshop environment.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: Jack Adams - Octane Recruitment

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Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.

If this SMART Repair Technician role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including SMART Repair Technician, Cosmetic Repair Technician, Bodyshop Technician, Paint Technician, Paint Sprayer, Panel Beater, MET Technician and Vehicle Damage Assessor roles across the UK.

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