Bodyshop Panel Technician

Scania; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial vehicle manufacturer is looking for a Bodyshop Panel Technician to repair and replace body panels on vehicles in Sheffield. This role offers a salary of up to £29,702 plus bonuses and excellent benefits. Ideal candidates should have experience in vehicle body repairs, a valid welding qualification, and strong customer care skills. Comprehensive training for career progression is also provided.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discounts on retail outlets

Qualifications

• Proven experience in body repairs on various vehicles.
• Valid welding qualification is essential.
• Strong understanding of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace body panels on commercial vehicles and cars.
• Weld and carry out filler work to a high standard.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Excellent customer care skills

Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements

Experience of body repairs on all types of vehicles

A welding qualification

Experience of Jig work and welding

Current driving licence

Computer literate

LGV/HGV licence (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Bodyshop Panel Technician. Salary: Up to £29,702 + annual bonus + potential overtime + excellent benefit package. Working Hours: Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:00. Based at our Sheffield Branch, you will be responsible for efficiently repairing vehicles and checking on completion that there are no defects.

At Scania we invest in staff development and training and you can expect to receive comprehensive training to provide opportunities for career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace body panels on commercial vehicles, vans and cars
• Strip and fit vehicle for repair
• Weld new panels
• Carry out filler work to the required high standard
• Carry out repairs on Jossam Cab and Chassis Jig
• Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to at all times
• Ensure appropriate clocking is made and all job cards are completed in a timely manner
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness
• Maintain a thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses as required
• Adhere to environmental guidelines and ensure all substances, spillages and waste are addressed in the correct manner
• General duties as determined by the line manager

Key requirements

• Excellent customer care skills
• Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements
• Experience of body repairs on all types of vehicles
• A welding qualification
• Experience of Jig work and welding
• Current driving licence
• Computer literate
• LGV/HGV licence (desirable)

About Scania

Working for Scania is not just about the job. It’s about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile, and provides an industry leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementary life insurance, financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.

At Scania we invest considerably in colleague development and training and you can expect to receive comprehensive training to provide opportunities for career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation. We have a strong and supportive culture, where each individual is seen, respected and has the potential to contribute. We trust each other to act with integrity and make decisions, and we believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs. For us, diversity and inclusion is a strategic necessity. By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, we ensure we have the right people and together with an inclusive corporate culture, this drives our business forward. We want our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us, no matter where they are from or who they are, and we strive to achieve an inclusive and family-friendly environment for everyone. Scania is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values; CUSTOMER FIRST, RESPECT, ELIMINATION OF WASTE, RESPONSIBILITY and TEAM SPIRIT in all we do.