Bodyshop Technician

Recruitment Helpline; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Helpline is seeking an experienced Panel Repair & Paint Technician to join a well-established bodyshop in West Thurrock. You will work on vehicle panels, prepare surfaces, apply finishes and ensure repairs meet manufacturer specifications.

We welcome motivated, reliable applicants with hands-on experience in panel repair and paint, and a commitment to safety and quality on a Monday–Friday schedule with potential extra hours including Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Experience in Panel repair/paint within the vehicle repair industry.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking.
• Willingness to join a growing team and adapt to duties.

Responsibilities

• Use abrasives to prepare repaired vehicles and any loose panels for paint.
• Refinish professionally to customer satisfaction, in line with manufacturer specifications.
• Complete quality control sheets after each stage and before moving to the next stage.
• Identify and handle hybrid vehicles correctly.
• Ensure work is completed on time with minimal rectification.
• Adhere to PPE and safety procedures, COSHH and company methods.
• Assist with additional tasks as requested by a senior manager.

Skills

Panel repair

Paint application

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Panel Repair & Paint Technician to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: Competitive Salary Per Annum, Depending on Experience / Skill

Location: West Thurrock

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00- 17:00 (45hrs per week) may be required to work additional hours, this may include Saturdays at time and a half.

About The Company:

Since 1986, The company has grown into one of the South East's leading commercial Bodyshop groups, serving London, the M25 corridor, and surrounding areas. They combine decades of experience with the personal approach of a family-run business, ensuring every repair is carried out with care and professionalism.

About The Role:

The company are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, hardworking individuals with experience in Panel repair/paint within the vehicle repair industry to join their expanding team.

Paint techs will be required to:

• To use abrasives to prepare the repaired vehicle and any loose panels for paint


• To ensure that all refinishing is carried out professionally and to the customers satisfaction, using the correct paint and in line with the manufacturer's specification


• To complete the quality control process sheet after each stage and before it moves to the next stage


• To identify and handle hybrid cars correctly


• To ensure that all work is completed on time and without the need of rectification


• Always look to improve working methods, subject to the managers approval


• Always wear and use appropriate PPE and equipment where and when required


• To comply with company repair and safe working methods


• All Health and Safety procedures including COSHH to be used at all times


• All other reasonable tasks to be carried out at the request of a senior manager

Panel Techs will require to:

• To repair and replace damaged vehicle bodyworks and loose panels professionally using the correct equipment and methods


• To ensure that the repairs are to the customers satisfaction and in line with the manufacturer's specification


• To carry out joining techniques including bonding, welding and riveting


• To complete the quality control process sheet after each stage and before it moves to next stage


• To ensure that a technician certified in the discipline countersigns your quality control process sheet before it moves to next stages


• To handle and identify hybrid vehicles correctly


• To ensure all the work is completed on time and without the need of rectification


• Always look to improve working methods, subject to the managers approval


• Always Wear correct PPE and use correct equipment where and when to do so


• To comply with company repair and safe working methods


• All health and safety procedures, including COSHH adhered to at all times


• Any other reasonable tasks, as necessary to be carried out at the request of a senior manager

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need