Bodyshop Panel Beater / MET Technician

Frosts (Cars) Ltd; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Bodyshop Panel Beater / MET Technician to enhance their Body Repair Centre team. This role is vital to the success of their aftersales operation, where your skills in mechanical diagnostics and body repair will shine. You will be part of a family-run business known for exceptional customer service, having won awards for your commitment to customer care. If you take pride in your work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to join a supportive team that values quality and excellence in service.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive body shop environment is essential.
• Welding experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical diagnostic checks on vehicles pre and post repair.
• Identify and list required vehicle parts for repairs.
• Remove, fit, and trim vehicle body panels.

Skills

Customer Care

Time Management

Panel Beating

Mechanical Diagnostics

Education

ATA Certification

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Bodyshop Panel Beater / MET Technician Reference Number - 0123445567567

Location: Shoreham-by-Sea

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum with performance related bonus

We’re looking to expand our team with a Bodyshop Panel Beater / MET Technician to join our Body Repair Centre in Shoreham-by-Sea. We’re looking for someone with experience in the automotive body shop environment, either with a franchise or independent.

As the Bodyshop Panel Beater / MET Technician, you will play a crucial role in the success of our aftersales operation. You will be a well-organised individual who thrives in a challenging environment, always wanting to achieve and perform at your very best.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake mechanical diagnostic checks on vehicles prior and post repair
• Identify which vehicle parts are required and list as necessary
• Removal, fitting and trimming of vehicle body panels
• Repair and replacement of body vehicle panels

Key skills and attributes:

• Exceptional commitment to customer care
• Pride in tasks undertaken and completed
• Excellent timekeeper and punctual

Experience:

• Previous experience as a Panel Beater / MET Technician in body repair is essential
• Welding experience is not essential but highly desired (training will be provided)
• Qualifications including ATA or NVQ Level 3 are highly desired

We are incredibly proud of our customer service, having won two consecutive awards for customer care. You will therefore need to be as proud as we are to provide our customers with an outstanding experience, creating a positive lasting impression.

Hours of work:

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Saturday 8:30am – 12:30pm (every other)

Driving licence:

A full UK driving licence is required for this role.

About Frosts Cars:

Established in 1952, we’re a Sussex based independent family run business. With sites in Chichester and Shoreham-by-Sea, we have hundreds of used vehicles in stock as well as two Service Centres and our Body Repair Centre. Visit our award-winning website today.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to contact those selected for an interview. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.