Citygate

Alloy/Lathe Technician – Slough

Salary OTE: Circa £40,000

Shift Pattern: 3 Days per week, 12.5 hours (days only).

About Us 

Citygate is a fantastic, privately owned business that has grown significantly over the past twenty years to 650 employees across 16 locations. We work with fantastic brands (Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, CUPRA, ŠKODA and Kia), provide incredible training and internal progression opportunities.  

Why Citygate

Being an Alloy/Lathe Technician for our Citygate Prep Centre in Slough is a fast paced and exciting role. Here you will be working as part of a team to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business for the dealership.

Working on new and evolving technologies this is the type of role where you will be constantly learning and expanding your knowledge and skill set.

We like to invest in our Alloy/Lathe Technician to ensure that we are ahead of the curve and ready to embrace the future of the automotive industry.

Role overview 

We are looking for a passionate Alloy/Lathe Technician to accurately undertake the preparation and repainting of standard Alloy & Diamond Cut Wheels

Key responsibilities 

Your key responsibilities as an Alloy/Lathe Technician will be:

• To accurately undertake the preparation and repainting of standard Alloy & Diamond Cut Wheels.
• Using & Maintaining our Vixen Lathe machinery in line with manufactures guidelines
• Fulfil all tasks to the customer’s complete satisfaction
• Detect and diagnose any additional faults for further repair i.e.. Distorted wheels not fit for repair
• Ensure all work is completed safely and complies with the retailer, manufacturer, and industry guidelines
• Carry out all repairs according to best practice procedures
• Use all paint mixing schemes and drying areas/equipment accurately for all paint repairs
• Coach and support apprentice technicians
• Attend specialised training as required
• To perform other duties in support of other team members as required
• To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment
• To receive work from the workshop controller and carry out related checks, administration and protection routines

About You 

As an Alloy/Lathe Technician, you will ideally have the following skills and attributes:

• Good attention to Detail
• Strong experience in Wheel preparation and painting
• Experience within the accident repair and Bodyshop industry.
• Lathe operating experience or equivalent is an advantage but not essential
• Outstanding organisation and time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines

What’s in it for you?

As well as joining a fast paced, exciting and growing company, you will also be entitled to the following

• State-of-the art working environment
• Competitive salary and Benefits
• Brand training
• Career Progression
• Citygate Learning and development Academy