Body Repair Technician

Perfect Placement; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £22–£24 per hour

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Career progression

23 days’ annual leave + holidays

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Vehicle Body Repair Technician in Gloucester to join a busy accident repair centre. This permanent role offers a competitive hourly rate and genuine long-term career prospects within a large, reputable automotive grouping.

The ideal candidate will have MET, panel and paint experience, a full UK driving licence and be able to work independently within a team-focused workshop. ATA or IMI/NVQ qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Practical experience across MET, panel and paint disciplines.
• IMI or NVQ Vehicle Body Repair qualifications advantageous but not essential.
• ATA accreditation or equivalent desirable.
• Strong practical ability with full body repairs.

Responsibilities

• Remove damaged panels and parts for repair or replacement.
• Repair dents, minor holes and rusted areas.
• Fit replacement panels where damage cannot be repaired.
• Strip and fit MET components.
• Remove old paintwork, sealant and rust.
• Prepare, clean and mask repair areas.
• Color-match, prime and spray repaired panels.
• Refinish, seal and wax completed repairs.
• Work independently and to high standards.

Skills

MET experience

Panel & paint

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

IMI/NVQ in Vehicle Body Repair

ATA accreditation (desirable)

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Multi-Skilled Vehicle Body Repair Technician to join their busy accident repair centre in Gloucester. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's largest comprehensive automotive accident repairers. This Body Repair Technician role offers a permanent position, competitive earnings and excellent long-term career prospects within a professional, fast-paced workshop environment.

Benefits

• Starting salary of £22 to £24 per hour, depending on experience.
• Generous uncapped monthly performance-related bonus, with a guaranteed average bonus during annual leave.
• 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday only.
• Flexible start and finish times.
• 23 days' annual leave, plus eight bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Overtime available, subject to business requirements, paid at the standard rate.
• Pension scheme, life assurance and retailer discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme and generous salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Industry-leading training, development and career progression.
• Excellent job security within a large, multi-site automotive business.

Duties of a Body Repair Technician

• As a Body Repair Technician, remove damaged panels and vehicle parts for repair or replacement.
• Repair dents, minor holes and rusted areas using appropriate compounds and materials.
• Fit replacement panels where damage cannot be repaired.
• Strip and fit Mechanical and Electrical Trim (MET) components.
• Remove old paintwork, sealant and rust.
• Prepare, clean and mask repair areas.
• Colour-match, prime and spray repaired panels.
• Refinish, seal and wax completed repairs.
• Complete all work independently and to consistently high standards.

Requirements

• The successful Multi-Skilled Vehicle Body Repair Technician will have practical experience across MET, panel and paint disciplines.
• Relevant IMI or NVQ qualifications in Vehicle Body Repair are advantageous but not essential.
• ATA accreditation or equivalent industry qualifications would be desirable.
• Strong practical ability and proven experience completing full vehicle body repairs.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team-focused workshop.
• A full UK driving licence with minimal points.
• Residence within a reasonable commuting distance of Gloucester.

This Multi-Skilled Vehicle Body Repair Technician opportunity provides stability, professional development and the chance to build a long-term career with a leading automotive accident repairer.