Panel Beater

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £55k OTE

Pension scheme

20 days leave + holidays + birthday

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a reputable independent automotive accident repair centre in Cardiff for a vehicle panel beater. You will join a busy team in modern facilities, reporting to the Centre Manager, with a motivating environment and competitive rewards.

The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible start and finish times, and offers performance bonuses up to £55,000 OTE along with pension, leave and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a vehicle panel beater.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent preferred, but strong on‑the‑job experience will be considered.
• Good attention to detail with high standards of workmanship.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• UK driving licence with minimal points; ATA accreditation desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out replacement and repair of damaged or compromised bodywork panels.
• Conduct chassis and framework repairs to industry standards as the Panel Beater.
• Accurately assess vehicle damage and apply appropriate repair methods.
• Repair bumpers and doors as the Panel Beater.
• Ensure all panel beating and repair works meet internal and third‑party quality standards.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain efficient and safe centre operations.

Skills

Proven experience as a vehicle panelbe

Team player

Good communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a reputable independent automotive accident repair centre based in Cardiff, for the position of vehicle panel beater. The vehicle panel beater will join a busy team working within modern facilities, reporting to the Centre Manager. This role offers an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals seeking a motivating environment and competitive rewards.

Benefits

• Negotiable starting salary based on experience
• Performance-related bonuses with on-target earnings up to £55,000 per annum
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Access to further technical training and continuous development
• Pension scheme
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible start and finish times

Duties

• Carry out replacement and repair of damaged or compromised bodywork panels
• Conduct chassis and framework repairs to industry standards as thePanel Beater
• Accurately assess vehicle damage and apply appropriate repair methods
• Repair bumpers and doors as thePanel Beater
• Ensure all panel beating and repair works meet internal and third-party quality standards
• Collaborate with team members to maintain efficient and safe centre operations

Requirements

• Proven experience as a vehicle panel beater
• Formal qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 or equivalent preferred, but strong "on the job" experience will be considered
• Good attention to detail with high standards of workmanship
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask effectively
• UK driving licence with minimal points
• ATA accreditation or experience working to BSI 10125 Kitemark Standards is highly desirable but not essential

This is a fantastic chance to join a well-established repair centre that values expertise and dedication. Our client is committed to providing a supportive environment where your skills as a vehicle panel beater can thrive.