Smart Technician

Experienced Smart Technician

Location: Gloucester Salary: Up to £40,000 Depending on Experience Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:30 - 17:00

Looking for a role where your paint and SMART repair skills are genuinely valued, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can continue to progress?

If you're an experienced Multi-Skilled Painter / SMART Technician looking for a move that allows you to use a broader range of your technical abilities within a professional accident repair environment, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Offering a salary of up to £40,000 depending on experience, alongside a Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 working pattern and no weekend commitments, this role provides an excellent work-life balance without compromising your career. You'll be joining a modern bodyshop where your technical ability, versatility and quality workmanship are recognised, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills and become a valued member of an experienced team.

What'S In It For You?

• Competitive Salary - Up to £40,000 Depending on Experience
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern
• 08:30 - 17:00 Working Hours
• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• Modern Workshop Environment
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Progression Opportunities

The Role

As an Experienced Multi-Skilled Painter / SMART Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of paint, refinishing and SMART repair activities on vehicles, delivering high-quality results across both cosmetic and accident-related repairs. Your versatility will be key to supporting the wider bodyshop operation and maintaining efficient vehicle throughput.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out paint spraying, refinishing and SMART repair work to a consistently high standard
• Prepare panels and vehicles for paint, including sanding, masking, priming and surface preparation
• Complete colour matching, blending, polishing and finishing to achieve factory-quality results
• Carry out minor cosmetic repairs and SMART repairs, ensuring seamless finishes
• Inspect completed work and rectify any imperfections to maintain excellent repair quality
• Work closely with Panel Technicians, MET Technicians, VDA/Estimators and Workshop Controllers to maintain efficient vehicle throughput
• Maintain paint equipment, specialist SMART repair equipment and working areas in a clean and safe condition
• Follow manufacturer repair methods, bodyshop quality standards and Health & Safety procedures

About You

We're looking for an experienced and versatile Multi-Skilled Painter / SMART Technician who takes pride in their craftsmanship and can confidently work across paint, refinishing and SMART repair disciplines.

• Proven experience as a Paint Sprayer, Paint Technician, SMART Technician or Multi-Skilled Painter within an automotive accident repair centre or bodyshop
• Strong knowledge of modern automotive paint systems and refinishing techniques
• Experience carrying out SMART repairs and minor cosmetic repairs
• Strong preparation, paint application, colour matching and blending skills
• Ability to produce consistently high-quality, factory-standard finishes
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to work efficiently across a range of repair requirements within a busy production environment
• Good understanding of manufacturer repair methods and bodyshop quality standards
• Reliable, professional and motivated approach to work
• Strong team player with good communication skills
• Ideally IMI and/or ATA qualified (advantageous but not essential)
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Alternative Job Titles: Multi-Skilled Painter / SMART Technician / SMART Repair Technician / SMART Technician / Paint Technician / Paint Sprayer / Automotive Paint Technician / Vehicle Paint Sprayer / Paint Refinisher / Automotive Refinisher / SMART Repairer / Cosmetic Repair Technician / Bodyshop Paint Technician / Accident Repair Paint Technician / Vehicle Refinisher / Prep & Paint Technician

Apply Today

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair business that values technical versatility, rewards experience and offers genuine long-term career development. With a salary of up to £40,000, Monday to Friday working hours and a modern working environment, this role offers the opportunity to use your wider skill set while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.

If you're an experienced Multi-Skilled Painter / SMART Technician looking for your next challenge and want your technical skills, versatility and quality workmanship to be recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

Contact Steve @ AutoSkills UK - Job Reference - 54776