Smart Repair Technician - Trainee

Hedin Automotive
Bromley, Greater London

TRAINEE SMART REPAIR TECHNICIAN

Hedin Automotive is looking for a Trainee SMART Repair Technician to join the team. If your eager to learn, motivated and have good attention to detail this could be a great opportunity to begin a career in the automotive repair industry.

YOUR ROLE.

As a SMART Repair Trainee, you will be working alongside a qualified Technician in the team providing hands on support to learn all aspects of the role including, body prep (masking, sanding), colour match, spray, and paint finish, on vehicles involved in collisions and other incidents.

Don’t worry if you’re just starting out — we have the expertise, tools, and equipment to support you as you begin your SMART Repair career. You’ll work closely with an experienced mentor who will guide you as you learn and practise the duties listed below.

The main duties of the role include:

  • Examine vehicles to identify additional work for repair

  • Surface Preparation

  • Wheel refurbishments

  • Cosmetic paint repairs

  • Interior seat fabric repairs

  • Minor dent removals

  • Painting to the manufacturer paint specification

  • Document all work performed

  • Adhere to health and safety requirements

YOUR PROFILE.

  • Desire to work in the automotive industry, repairing vehicles

  • Physical and manual dexterity and the ability to undertake detailed repair work

  • Commit to on-the-job training for 12 months

  • Must have eligibility to work in the UK

  • Full, clean, UK driving licence

  • A positive and Hard-working attitude

ABOUT US.

Hedin Automotive is a well-established BMW & MINI franchise with state-of-the-art centres across North London, East London, and Kent. As part of Hedin Mobility Group—one of the world's leading private automotive retail and aftermarket services providers we are dedicated to excellence in everything we do.

Whether in customer-facing roles or the workshop, our incredible teams are passionate about making Hedin Automotive a seamless, enjoyable place to do business. We strive to create great experiences through a team that genuinely cares about our customers.

SALARY AND HOURS.

Paid at National Minimum Wage guide (ANMW):

Working hours are Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

FUTURE CAREER PROSPECTS.

During your 6–12-month trainee period your progress will be aligned to our “improver plan” and subject to a successful first year as a Trainee, your salary will be reviewed and increased.

BENEFITS.

Hedin Automotive values our employees and invests in personal development and training. In addition, offering a wide range of market leading benefits to all our colleagues. Why not take a moment to view our benefits and see what our employees love about working at Hedin Automotive by visiting our Careers page

Click apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in the automotive industry.

Posted 2026-03-06

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