Panel Beater

Auto Skills UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Salary £40k-£50k

OTE £55k+

Permanent position

45 hour week

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is seeking an experienced Panel Beater / Panel Technician for a permanent role in Southgate, Greater London. You will carry out structural and non-structural repairs on accident-damaged vehicles in a professional bodyshop environment.

The role offers a basic salary of £40,000 to £50,000+ DOE with an OTE over £55,000 and a 45-hour week from Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Right to work in the UK is required; relevant automotive qualifications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in accident repair centres or bodyshops.
• Skilled in panel removal, reshaping and alignment.
• Qualified automotive apprenticeship or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assessing vehicle damage and determining appropriate repair methods.
• Removing, repairing and replacing damaged body panels and structural components.
• Carrying out panel beating, reshaping and alignment work.
• Using specialist tools and equipment to complete vehicle body repairs.
• Ensuring panel gaps, contours and vehicle alignment meet required standards.
• Working with MET Technicians and Paint Sprayers during repairs.
• Following manufacturer repair methods and safety procedures.

Skills

Panel Beating

Vehicle Body Repair

Structural Repair

Attention to detail

Education

Automotive qualifications (IMI/ATA/NVQ)

Job description

PANEL BEATER / PANEL TECHNICIAN

Location: Southgate, Greater London

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000+ Basic Salary DOE

OTE: £55,000+ (Efficiency & Time Saved Bonus Structures)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (45 hours per week)

Are you an experienced Panel Beater looking for a permanent opportunity where your skills, productivity and quality of workmanship are recognised and rewarded? This is an opportunity to join an accident repair operation in Southgate, working within a professional Bodyshop environment.

If you take pride in producing high-quality repairs and want the opportunity to increase your earnings through an attractive overall package, this could be the next step in your automotive career.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Basic Salary: £40,000 - £50,000+ depending on experience.
• OTE: £55,000+.
• Earning Potential: Opportunity to increase your overall earnings.
• Permanent Employment: Full-time, permanent position.
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
• Working Week: 45 hours per week.

THE ROLE

As a Panel Beater / Panel Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out structural and non-structural repairs to accident-damaged vehicles, ensuring all work is completed safely and to the required standards.

You will play an important role in the vehicle repair process, using your technical skills and experience to restore damaged vehicles accurately and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing vehicle damage and determining appropriate repair methods.
• Removing, repairing and replacing damaged body panels and structural components.
• Carrying out panel beating, reshaping and alignment work.
• Using specialist tools and equipment to complete vehicle body repairs.
• Ensuring panel gaps, contours and vehicle alignment meet the required standards.
• Working alongside MET Technicians and Paint Sprayers throughout the repair process.
• Following manufacturer repair methods and relevant safety procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, accuracy and productivity.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience working as a Panel Beater or Panel Technician within an accident repair centre or Bodyshop.
• Confident carrying out structural and non-structural vehicle body repairs.
• Competent in panel removal, replacement, reshaping and alignment.
• Relevant automotive qualifications such as IMI, ATA, NVQ, SVQ, VSQ or an equivalent industry-recognised qualification.
• Completion of a recognised automotive apprenticeship will also be considered.
• Good understanding of vehicle construction, repair methods and safe working practices.
• A reliable, organised approach with good attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Right to Work: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to employment.