Bodyshop Technician

Perfect Placement; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift hours 18:00–05:00

Job summary

Perfect Placement is seeking a skilled Bodyshop Technician for a nightshift role in Grays, Essex. You will perform panel beating, paint spraying, and MET work within a busy accident repair centre to deliver high-quality results.

Applicants should be time-served in bodyshop disciplines, with driving licence and a track record in insurance repair environments preferred. Night shifts run Monday to Thursday, 18:00–05:00, offering a stable, professional setting and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Qualified or time-served in bodyshop repair disciplines such as panel beating and paint spraying.
• Experience with MET and auto electrical skills is desirable.
• Background in insurance bodyshop environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a wide range of bodyshop repairs including panel beating and paint spraying.
• Provide expert repair services across bodyshop disciplines to support the team.
• Work efficiently to meet repair times while maintaining high quality standards.
• Ensure work complies with Thatcham standards and health and safety regulations.

Skills

Panel Beating

Paint Spraying

MET

Auto Electrician

Education

Time-served in bodyshop disciplines

Job description

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Bodyshop Technician to join a reputable accident repair centre in Grays, Essex. This is an excellent Bodyshop Technician opportunity for an experienced professional to develop their career within a busy, professional environment committed to quality and efficiency.

Benefits:

• Up to £24 per hour basic pay
• Generous time savings bonus, with an OTE exceeding £60,000 annually
• Stable career within an industry-leading accident repair centre
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment focusing on quality workmanship
• Nightshift work, Monday to Thursday, 18:00 to 05:00, promoting work-life balance

Duties of a Bodyshop Technician:

• Conduct a wide range of bodyshop repairs, including panel beating, paint spraying, and Mechanical Electrical Testing (MET)
• Support team members by providing expert repair services across all bodyshop disciplines
• Work efficiently to meet repair times whilst maintaining high standards of quality
• Incorporate Thatcham standards and insurance repair techniques where applicable
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and industry standards

Requirements of a Bodyshop Technician:

• Qualified or time-served in all bodyshop repair disciplines, such as Panel Beating, Paint Spraying, MET, or Auto Electrician skills
• Experience working in an insurance bodyshop environment is highly desirable
• Full UK/EU driving licence essential due to the nature of the role
• Strong attention to detail and a dedication to delivering superior work
• Ability to work night shifts and adapt to a fast-paced environment

If this Bodyshop Technician Nightshift opportunity in Grays, Essex, matches your skills and career ambitions, we encourage you