Panel Beater

Kautec Recruitment; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Overtime on Saturdays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free fruit

ATA training program

Job summary

Kautec Recruitment in Eastleigh is seeking a fully qualified Panel Beater for a permanent, full-time role. The position covers 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am–5:00pm, with paid breaks and potential Saturday overtime.

Salary is up to £60,000 per year (or £23 per hour). The role involves high-standard panel repair, welding, and finishing, plus a structured training program to maintain ATA status and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Ideally you will be fully qualified (City & Guilds), NVQ, ATA or equivalent.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform panel repair and replacement to a high standard.
• Demonstrate confidence in MET skills, rebuilding doors and front panels with correct tools.
• Weld and bond replacement panels securely.
• Apply fillers and sealants to smooth surfaces for painting.

Skills

Panel repair

Fabrication knowledge

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds

NVQ

ATA or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Are you a fully qualified Panel Beater in the Eastleigh area looking for a new job?

Monday to Friday, Permanent, Full-time role, 50 hours per week, 7:00am - 5pm shift

Salary up to £23p/h or £60,000p/a

If so, read on

This is a full time, permanent position working 50 hours per week, 7:00am - 5pm. Paid work breaks. Saturday mornings as required subject to the business needs, paid as overtime

• Paid work breaks.
• Saturday mornings as required subject to the business needs, paid as overtime
• You'll receive 25 days holiday per annum, plus the 8 Bank Holidays.
• There is free fruit available to help keep you healthy and energised.
• You'll also have a training program tailored to you, giving you the opportunity to obtain or maintain your ATA qualification status plus other benefits

In return, this Panel Beater role:

• Perform panel repair and replacement to the highest standard.
• Demonstrate confidence in MET skills, such as rebuilding doors and fitting front panels and other vehicle components using the correct tools and equipment.
• Weld and bond replacement panels and components securely.
• Apply fillers and sealants to smooth surfaces and prepare them for painting.

Requirements for the successful Panel Beater candidate

• Ideally you will be fully qualified (City & Guilds), NVQ, ATA or equivalent.
• Full, clean driving licence
• Some knowledge of welding and fabrication would be advantageous but not essential

Position Recap:

Panel Beater Vacancy

Location: Eastleigh area

Monday to Friday. 7am - 5pm

50 hours per week,

Salary up to £60,000p/a

Full time, Permanent position