Panel Beater

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days' annual leave including bank +

Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

In-house training & career development

Time-save bonus scheme

Network of franchised bodyshops

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, is recruiting an experienced Vehicle Panel Beater for a busy accident repair centre. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and a 42.5-hour week with flexible start times.

You will access a monthly time-save bonus, 31 days of leave, a pension scheme, and in-house training and development opportunities. This is a network of 100 franchised bodyshops, providing good career prospects.

Qualifications

• IMI or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent accreditation.
• Strong time-served experience accepted in lieu of formal qualifications.
• ATA accreditation advantageous but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence with minimal points.
• Capable team player focused on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Assess vehicle damage and identify repair methods.
• Repair and replace damaged panels, doors and bumpers.
• Complete chassis and structural repairs as needed.
• Carry out metal finishing, filler, welding, bonding and riveting.
• Check repairs and report additional damage.
• Support workshop flow and maintain a safe, clean area.
• Carry out authorised road tests when required.
• Use workshop tablets to view job info and record progress.

Skills

Team player

Safety focused

Quality workmanship

Motivated

Education

IMI/NVQ Level 3

ATA accreditation advantageous

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Vehicle Panel Beater to join our busy automotive accident repair centre in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading automotive accident repair networks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of around £22 per hour, negotiable depending on experience.
• As a Vehicle Panel Beater, you will have access to a monthly time-save bonus scheme.
• 31 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Pension scheme and discounted gym membership.
• In-house training and career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to join a network of 100 independently owned, fully branded franchised bodyshops.
• 42.5-hour working week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility around start and finish times.

Duties

• The Vehicle Panel Beater will assess vehicle damage and identify suitable repair methods.
• Repair and replace damaged body panels, doors and bumpers.
• Complete chassis and structural repairs where required.
• Carry out metal finishing, filler work, welding, bonding and riveting.
• Check completed repairs and report additional damage or required work.
• Support the efficient movement of vehicles through the workshop.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment in line with health and safety procedures.
• Carry out authorised road tests when required.
• Use workshop tablets to view job information and record repair progress.

Requirements

• The successful Vehicle Panel Beater will ideally hold IMI or NVQ Level 3 qualifications, or an equivalent accreditation.
• Strong time-served experience will be considered in place of formal qualifications.
• ATA accreditation would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A full UK driving licence with minimal points is required.
• You must demonstrate high-quality workmanship and the ability to work effectively in a busy bodyshop.
• A committed, reliable and motivated approach, with the ability to work towards team targets.
• The Vehicle Panel Beater must be a capable team player with a strong focus on safety and quality.