Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician

Auto Skills UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is seeking a Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician in Oxford, with expertise across Panel, Paint and MET / Strip Fit. You will work across multiple disciplines in a professional accident repair environment, driving quality and efficiency.

The role offers an OTE of £65,000+ with a basic salary of £50,000-£57,000+ DOE, and a Monday to Friday 42.5-hour week in a full-time, permanent position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a professional bodyshop or accident repair environment.
• NVQ / IMI / City & Guilds or equivalent qualification.
• ATA accreditation desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out panel repairs, including repairing, replacing, and refitting damaged body panels.
• Preparing and refinishing vehicle panels, including sanding, masking, priming, colour matching, and paint application.
• Carrying out MET / Strip Fit duties, including removing and refitting mechanical, electrical, and trim components.
• Assessing vehicle damage and selecting appropriate repair methods across multiple disciplines.
• Working closely with other technicians and workshop colleagues to ensure vehicles progress efficiently through the repair process.
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure completed repairs meet required standards.
• Managing allocated work effectively to meet agreed timescales and productivity expectations.
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and the workshop area in a safe and professional condition.

Skills

Panel repairs

Paint application

MET/Strip Fit

Time management

Independent working

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ / IMI / City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

MULTISKILLED BODYSHOP TECHNICIAN - PANEL, PAINT & MET / STRIP FIT

Location: Oxford

Salary: OTE £65,000+ (Basic Salary £50,000 - £57,000+ DOE)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Looking for a role where your full range of Bodyshop skills is recognised, rewarded, and properly valued?

If you're a genuinely multi-skilled Bodyshop Technician with experience across Panel, Paint and MET / Strip Fit, this is an excellent opportunity to put your complete skill set to work. With an OTE of £65,000+ and a basic salary of £50,000 - £57,000+ DOE, you'll have the earning potential to match your experience while working in a professional accident repair environment.

Working Monday to Friday for 42.5 hours per week, you'll benefit from a consistent working pattern while having the opportunity to take on varied repair work. If you're tired of being restricted to one discipline and want a role where your broader technical abilities are genuinely useful, this could be the ideal next step.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• OTE of £65,000+
• Basic Salary of £50,000 - £57,000+ DOE
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• 42.5 hours per week
• Full-time, permanent employment
• Varied Panel, Paint and MET / Strip Fit workload
• Professional Bodyshop working environment
• Opportunity to utilise and develop multiple technical skills

THE ROLE

As a Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician, you'll work across Panel, Paint and MET / Strip Fit operations, helping to complete accident repairs efficiently while maintaining excellent standards of workmanship.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out panel repairs, including repairing, replacing, and refitting damaged body panels.
• Preparing and refinishing vehicle panels, including sanding, masking, priming, colour matching, and paint application.
• Carrying out MET / Strip Fit duties, including removing and refitting mechanical, electrical, and trim components.
• Assessing vehicle damage and selecting appropriate repair methods across multiple disciplines.
• Working closely with other technicians and workshop colleagues to ensure vehicles progress efficiently through the repair process.
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure completed repairs meet required standards.
• Managing allocated work effectively to meet agreed timescales and productivity expectations.
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and the workshop area in a safe and professional condition.

ABOUT YOU

This role would suit an experienced Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician / Panel Beater / Paint Sprayer / MET Technician / Strip & Fit Technician / Body Repair Technician who can confidently work across multiple disciplines.

You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience within a professional bodyshop or accident repair environment.
• Recognised qualification (NVQ / IMI / City & Guilds or equivalent).
• ATA accreditation desirable but not essential.
• Strong practical experience across Panel, Paint and MET / Strip Fit.
• Good knowledge of modern vehicle repair and refinishing techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality workmanship.
• The ability to work independently across different repair disciplines.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• A full UK driving licence.