Bodyshop Technician

Jago Consultants; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accident repair centre is looking for Bodyshop Technicians in Crawley. Roles include MET Technician, Panel Beater, Paint Sprayer, and Smart Repairer. Candidates should have experience in bodyshop disciplines, excellent communication, and customer service skills. The position requires a full driving licence, offering a dynamic work environment where efficiency and quality are prioritized.

Qualifications

• Experience in MET Technician, Panel Beater, Paint Sprayer, or Smart Repairer roles is required.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Full driving licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Remove and refit panels and trims according to guidelines.
• Repair or replace damaged bodywork to a high standard.
• Carry out cosmetic repairs to vehicle bodywork.

Skills

Previous experience in bodyshop disciplines

Excellent communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Overview

Bodyshop Technicians are required at an Accident Repair Centre near Crawley in West Sussex. They are looking for various bodyshop staff, including MET Technician, Panel Beater, Paint Sprayer and Smart Repairer.

Responsibilities

• MET Technician: To carry out removal and refit of all associated panels and trims, as per manufacturer’s guidelines; work in an efficient and organised manner.
• Panel Beater: Replacing or repairing damaged areas to a high standard. Plan work and order parts to ensure vehicles are ready when promised.
• Paint Sprayer: To carry out cosmetic repairs to car bodywork. Prepare, prime, paint and polish.
• Smart Repairer: Repair and refurbish any damage to vehicles, including scratches, scuffs, dents, windscreen chips, upholstery repair and leather reconditioning, recolouring and wheel refurbishments.

About You / Qualifications

• Previous experience in any of the above disciplines will be required
• Qualifications will be an advantage
• Full driving licence
• Able to work to tight timescales and thrive under the pressure of a busy bodyshop department
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills