Panel Beater

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Caldicot; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days’ annual leave

Pension scheme

Healthcare provisions

Employee rewards scheme

In-house training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is seeking a Vehicle Panel Beater for a large, established auto repair centre in Caldicot. The role offers a negotiable salary with a performance bonus and OTE up to £52,000 per year. Full in-house training, pension, healthcare, and long‑term career development are provided.

The successful candidate will dismantle and repair panels, operate welding equipment, and follow manufacturer guidelines. ATA/NVQ Level 3 is desirable, with three years’ experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle accident repair environment.
• IMI or NVQ Level 3 qualification (desirable).
• Three years’ panel beating experience (or equivalent) considered.
• Full UK driving licence with minimal points.
• ATA accreditation or experience working to BSI 10125 Kitemark standards advantageous but not essential.
• Strong eye for detail and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle and repair damaged vehicles or replace panels as needed.
• Operate jigs, fixtures and welding equipment per training and safety requirements.
• Follow manufacturer literature and bulletins during chassis and panel repairs.
• Attend training to stay updated on repair techniques and products.
• Maintain high standards of customer satisfaction and vehicle presentation.
• Keep tools and equipment secure, clean and in good condition.
• Follow health and safety policies and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Jigs

Fixtures

Welding equipment

Education

IMI or NVQ Level 3

Tools

Jigs

Fixtures

Welding equipment

Job description

Our client, a large and established automotive accident repair centre in Caldicot, is seeking a Vehicle Panel Beater to join its skilled team.

This Vehicle Panel Beater role offers a negotiable salary, a performance-related bonus and on-target earnings of up to £52,000 per annum.

As a Vehicle Panel Beater, you will receive a negotiable salary based on experience and ATA qualifications.

Performance-related bonus with on-target earnings up to £52,000 per annum. - 30 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service.

Full in-house training and excellent long-term career development opportunities.

Pension scheme, healthcare provisions and employee rewards scheme.

Permanent employment with a growing nationwide accident repair group operating 38 centres and employing more than 700 staff.

Monday to Friday working hours, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. - 42.5-hour working week.

Duties:

The Vehicle Panel Beater will dismantle and repair damaged vehicles, repairing damaged panels or replacing panels beyond repair.

Operate jigs, fixtures and welding equipment in accordance with training, qualification and safety requirements.

Follow manufacturer literature and modification bulletins when completing chassis and panel repairs.

Attend relevant training to maintain knowledge of new repair techniques and product developments.

Handle all vehicles with care and maintain high standards of customer satisfaction.

Keep company tools and equipment secure, clean and in suitable working condition.

Follow all housekeeping, health and safety policies and procedures.

Requirements:

The successful Vehicle Panel Beater will have current or recent experience in a vehicle accident repair environment.

IMI or NVQ Level 3 qualification, or equivalent, is desirable.

Individuals with at least three years’ practical panel beating experience will also be considered.

A strong eye for detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Good multitasking skills and a commitment to maintaining meticulous repair standards.

A full UK driving licence with minimal points.

ATA accreditation or experience working to BSI 10125 Kitemark standards is advantageous but not essential.

Individuals appointed as a Vehicle Panel Beater will report to the General Manager and work as part of a professional repair team.

Contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Caldicot and Monmouthshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Job get in touch today.

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