Technician

The Opportunity:

Join us as an Autoglass Technician and become a key player in keeping people safe on the road. In this hands-on role, you will repair, replace, and recalibrate vehicle glass using cutting-edge tools and technology—delivering top-quality workmanship every time.

You'll also be the face of our service, working directly with customers to provide expert advice, offer value-added products, and ensure every interaction is a great one. Your commitment to exceptional customer service will make a real difference.

We offer career development and experiences you won't find anywhere else.

Our technicians get opportunities for paid short-term overseas assignments – this year alone, we've had team members working in Australia and Sweden You'll also get a chance to earn while you learn, completing a nationally recognised qualification on the job – all paid for.

Whether you're an experienced technician or ready to start a new and exciting career path, we offer a supportive team environment, comprehensive training, and opportunities to grow with us.

• Location: Smith&Smith Christchurch Central

• Hours: 40 hours, rostered across Monday - Sunday

What we're looking for

• Motivated people with a passion for hands-on work, and a genuine interest in advancing technical skills with a keen eye for detail.  

• No prior Autoglass repair and replacement experience is necessary as we provide comprehensive training.

• A passion for exceptional customer service.

• Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to upsell value-added products and services.

• Physical capability to repetitively lift heavy items (up to 25kg) during a normal working day.

• A clean driver's license (restricted or full class) is a minimum requirement.

• You must have unrestricted rights to work in New Zealand.

What we offer

• Full training towards a National Certificate in Automotive Reglazing (Level 3) NZQF and ongoing support to develop your knowledge, confidence and experience.

• Required workwear, and access to industry-leading tools/equipment.

• A comprehensive wellness programme and free Southern Cross day-to-day health cover plan.

• Earn vouchers and discounts across 70+ New Zealand businesses – Groceries, Fashion, Health/Beauty, Home/Garden, Entertainment, Travel/Holiday as part of the Rewards Programme.

• Every year we will support the cost of a variety of activities or initiatives that help to improve or promote your Wellbeing up to the value of $200 per annum.   These include but is not constricted to:

• Medical/Health related costs, Gym/Team fees, Immunisation/flu shots, Self-development classes, Sports equipment, Dietician, Opticians, Spa Day Visits.

• One day paid leave in your birthday month.

• New parents have access to 10 days paid leave to spend time attending appointments or just take time out to bond as a new family.

• One fully paid day a year where you get to support your community in some small way. 

• Fantastic career development opportunities that include progression locally and internationally with Belron businesses. 

About us – Belron New Zealand (Smith&Smith, Laser and Exceed)

Belron is the world's leading vehicle glass repair and replacement group, operating in 40 countries across 6 continents, and home to 26000 employees.

Our New Zealand operations consist of three well-respected brands in the market being Smith&Smith, Laser and Exceed. Smith&Smith is New Zealand's leading Automotive Vehicle Glass Repair and Replacement specialist; Laser is New Zealand's leading Plumbing and Electrical brand and Exceed is a leader in repairing door and window hardware.

At Belron New Zealand, you'll be joining a whānau where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are. We believe in recognising and rewarding the contributions of our team members, offering competitive pay rates, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing opportunities for development. We also take our role in society seriously and are proud to have been awarded a Gold 2023 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating for the past seven years – putting us in the top 5% of global companies rated by EcoVadis for our social, environmental, and ethical performance.

If you're interested in learning more or want to apply for the role, click Apply Now.