Bodyshop Operative

Perfect Placement; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive bodyshop in the Dagenham area is seeking a Bodyshop Operative. This role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 and full-time employment with no weekend work. Key responsibilities include identifying vehicle damages, conducting repairs, and assisting with welding and refinishing. Candidates should have prior bodyshop experience, be confident in welding, and ideally hold an ATA qualification. Join a supportive team environment with ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monday to Friday, no weekends

Ongoing training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Bodyshop Technician, MET Technician, or Vehicle Technician.
• Confident in welding and performing alloy wheel repairs.
• Fully qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Identifying damaged mechanical and electrical components on vehicles.
• Carrying out accident repairs on damaged vehicles.
• Removing and refitting components.
• Assisting with paint spraying, refinishing, and welding when necessary.
• Performing panel replacement duties.

Skills

Welding

Alloy wheel repairs

Panel replacement

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

ATA qualification (ideal)

Job description

Our Client is a new Automotive Bodyshop and they are currently seeking a Bodyshop Operative to join their team in the Dagenham area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm – no weekends!
• Stable full‑time employment with ongoing training opportunities
• Supportive team environment in an established bodyshop

Responsibilities

• Identifying damaged mechanical and electrical components on vehicles
• Carrying out Accident Repair on damaged vehicles
• Removing and refitting components
• Assisting with paint spraying / refinishing and welding / fabrication when necessary
• Panel replacement duties

Requirements

• Prior experience working in a Bodyshop Technician capacity or as a MET Technician or Vehicle Technician in a Bodyshop background
• Confident at performing welding and alloy wheel repairs
• Ideally hold an ATA qualification
• Fully qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

For your hard work as a Bodyshop Operative our client is offering a basic salary of up to £30,000 with OTE of £30,000.

If you are interested in hearing more, or wish to apply for this Bodyshop Operative job please send your CV to James Gilchrist quoting the job reference number.