Smart Repair Technician

Evans Halshaw | Vauxhall Kilmarnock

Bring your precision and eye for detail to Vauxhall Kilmarnock as a SMART Technician. Restore vehicle appearance through high-quality cosmetic repairs, tackling minor paintwork damage, scratches, scuffs and bumper repairs. Take pride in achieving an excellent finish through skilled preparation, colour matching and refinishing while developing your skills within a supportive team.

£2,000 joining bonus available for all experienced Technicians.

Why Evans Halshaw?

Potential Target Earnings: up to £50,000, with uncapped earning potential.

Guaranteed bonus for your first 3 months – details to be discussed at interview.

What you’ll bring

• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in SMART repairs within an automotive environment, with a commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Strong skills in surface preparation, colour matching, paint application and polishing, with excellent attention to detail and finish quality.
• Confidence assessing cosmetic damage, selecting suitable repair methods for minor paintwork defects, scratches, scuffs and bumper damage, and managing your workload efficiently.
• A commitment to safe working practices and thorough quality checks, working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver consistent repair standards.

What we can offer you: 

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love 
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday 
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most 
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart 
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries 
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities 
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme 
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding 
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme 

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people: 

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey. 

Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.

We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: UK_resourcing@lithia.com. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process. 

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