Bodyshop Fitter

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £40k–£50k (based on

Overtime paid at same rate

28 days holiday including bank hols

Pension scheme

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd are recruiting on behalf of a well-established accident repair facility in Southend-on-Sea for a Bodyshop Fitter. This is a skilled and experienced position in a busy workshop valuing quality and efficiency, with clear career prospects and competitive compensation.

Role focuses on stripping vehicle panels, refitting interior trim, and preparing vehicles for the next stage of repair. Monday–Friday, 8:00–18:00, 28 days holiday incl.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bodyshop MET Technician, ideally within a busy accident repair shop.
• Knowledge of vehicle dismantling, stripping, and reassembly procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail, especially with internal components and panels.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative team attitude with pride in producing reliable, high-quality work.
• Full UK driving license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Stripping vehicle panels, dismantling damaged components for repair.
• Removing and refitting interior trim, lining, and associated parts accurately and efficiently.
• Organising parts and preparing vehicles for the next stage of the repair process.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, to high standards, and within deadlines.
• Maintaining productivity in a fast-paced bodyshop environment.
• Contributing to team efforts to deliver consistent, high-quality repairs li>

Skills

Bodyshop MET Technician

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established accident repair facility in Southend-on-Sea for the position of Bodyshop Fitter. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and experienced Bodyshop Fitter to join a busy workshop environment where quality and efficiency are highly valued. The successful individual will benefit from a rewarding role with clear career prospects and competitive compensation.

Benefits of the Bodyshop Fitter:

• Competitive hourly rate of £40,000–£50,000 (based on hours worked), with overtime paid at the same rate
• Monday to Friday working pattern, 8:00–18:00, ensuring work-life balance
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme and potential performance-based bonuses
• Specialist role focusing on stripping vehicle panels and refitting interior trim/lining
• Opportunity to work within a reputable team committed to high standards of repair quality

Duties of the Bodyshop Fitter:

• Stripping vehicle panels, dismantling damaged components for repair
• Removing and refitting interior trim, lining, and associated parts accurately and efficiently
• Organising parts and preparing vehicles for the next stage of the repair process
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, to high standards, and within deadlines
• Maintaining productivity in a fast-paced bodyshop environment
• Contributing to team efforts to deliver consistent, high-quality repairs li>

Requirements of the Bodyshop Fitter:

• Proven experience as a Bodyshop MET Technician, ideally within a busy accident repair shop
• Knowledge of vehicle dismantling, stripping, and reassembly procedures
• Excellent attention to detail, especially when handling internal components and panels
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• A collaborative team attitude with pride in producing reliable, high-quality work
• Full UK driving license is desirable