Panel Beater

AutoSkills (United Kingdom); Caldicot; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Training and Development

Career Progression Opportunities

Consistent Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00

Job summary

AutoSkills UK is seeking an experienced Panel Beater Technician for a modern, professional bodyshop in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on repairing and replacing damaged vehicle panels and ensuring work meets manufacturer specifications.

Enjoy a Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00 pattern with no weekend shifts and a salary up to £50,000 depending on experience. You'll work alongside MET Technicians and paint colleagues, maintaining high standards of safety, quality and efficiency while

Qualifications

• Experience as Panel Beater/Accident Repair Technician in a bodyshop.
• Knowledge of panel repair, replacement, alignment and structural repair techniques.
• Competent in metal finishing and welding procedures for vehicle body repairs.
• Understanding of manufacturer repair methods and accident repair standards.
• A UK driving licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair, replace and align damaged vehicle panels and bodywork to a high standard.
• Carry out structural repairs and metal finishing as required.
• Use welding and repair techniques in line with manufacturer procedures.
• Assess vehicle damage and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Collaborate with MET Technicians, Paint Sprayers and Workshop Controllers to maintain an efficient repair process.
• Identify additional damage and communicate findings to the team.

Skills

Panel repair

Panel alignment

Structural repair

Metal finishing

Welding procedures

Education

IMI / City & Guilds / ATA qualification advantageous

Job description

Salary: Up to £50,000 Depending on Experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:00 - 17:00

Looking for a role where your panel repair skills are recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can continue to progress?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Panel Beater Technician to join a professional accident repair centre, working in a modern, well-equipped bodyshop where technical expertise, efficiency and quality workmanship are genuinely valued.

Offering a competitive salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience, this position provides the opportunity to put your skills to work within a skilled accident repair team, with scope for ongoing training and career development. Enjoy a consistent Monday-to-Friday working pattern with no weekend commitments, giving you a better work-life balance while building a long-term future in a professional workshop environment.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary - Up to £50,000 Depending on Experience
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern - 08:00-17:00
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Career Progression Opportunities

THE ROLE

As an Experienced Panel Beater Technician, you will be responsible for repairing and replacing damaged vehicle panels and body structures, ensuring all work is completed to manufacturer specifications and the highest standards of safety and quality.

Working alongside MET Technicians, Paint Sprayers and the wider bodyshop team, you will play an important role in restoring accident-damaged vehicles to their pre-accident condition while maintaining efficient repair times and excellent workmanship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Repair, replace and align damaged vehicle panels and bodywork to a high standard.
• Carry out structural repairs, metal finishing and panel realignment where required.
• Use appropriate welding and repair techniques in line with manufacturer procedures.
• Assess vehicle damage and determine suitable repair methods.
• Work closely with MET Technicians, Paint Sprayers, VDAs and Workshop Controllers to maintain an efficient repair process.
• Identify additional damage and communicate findings to the relevant team members.
• Maintain consistently high standards of repair quality, accuracy and productivity.
• Follow manufacturer repair methods, workshop procedures and Health & Safety requirements.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for an experienced, technically capable Panel Beater Technician who takes pride in producing high-quality repairs and understands the importance of vehicle safety, precision and attention to detail.

• Previous experience as a Panel Beater, Panel Technician or Accident Repair Technician within an automotive bodyshop.
• Strong knowledge of panel repair, replacement, alignment and structural repair techniques.
• Competent in metal finishing and welding procedures relevant to vehicle body repairs.
• Understanding of manufacturer repair methods and accident repair standards.
• An IMI, City & Guilds (C&G), ATA or similar relevant accident repair qualification would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a busy workshop environment.
• A reliable, professional attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A full UK driving licence is preferred.

APPLY TODAY

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair business that values skilled technicians, quality workmanship and employee development. With a competitive salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience, a modern workshop environment and a Monday-to-Friday working pattern, this role offers an attractive next step for an experienced Panel Beater Technician looking for long-term career opportunities.

If you're ready for a new challenge where your skills and experience will be recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

please contact Steve at AutoSkills UK - Job Reference - 55091