Panel Beater

Auto Skills UK; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £55,000

Mon-Fri working pattern

No weekend commitments

Full-Time, Permanent position

Modern workshop environment

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Auto Skills UK in Sudbury is seeking an Experienced Panel Technician to join a professional accident repair team in a modern workshop. You will perform high-quality repairs to accident-damaged vehicles, ensuring compliance with manufacturer repair methods and vehicle safety standards.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend commitments, a full-time permanent position, and ongoing training to support career progression within a busy workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Panel Beater/Panel Technician in accident repair bodyshop.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle body repairs, panel replacement, alignment and structural repairs.
• Qualified IMI/C&G/ATA in Panel or similar discipline.
• Ability to work accurately, efficiently and independently while contributing to a team.
• Commitment to manufacturer repair methods and vehicle safety.

Responsibilities

• Repair, replace and align damaged vehicle panels and bodywork.
• Carry out structural repairs and metal finishing to a high standard.
• Use welding and repair techniques in line with manufacturer procedures.
• Assess vehicle damage and identify the correct repair methods.
• Work closely with MET Technicians, Paint Sprayers, VDAs and the wider workshop team.
• Maintain consistently high standards of repair quality, accuracy and productivity.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised working area.

Skills

Panel repair knowledge

Vehicle body repairs

Structural repairs

Welding techniques

Safety compliance

Education

IMI/C&G/ATA qualification in Panel or related

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

EXPERIENCED PANEL TECHNICIAN

Location: Sudbury

Salary: Up to £55,000 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 valued, your earning potential is rewarded, and you can continue to develop your career?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Panel Technician to join a professional accident repair team in a modern workshop, working to high standards of repair quality and vehicle safety.

You’ll have the opportunity to put your technical expertise to use, work alongside an experienced team, and benefit from a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule with no weekend commitments. If you take pride in producing quality repairs and want to work for an employer that values your experience and qualifications, this could be the right next step.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary - Up to £55,000 Depending on Experience
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern
• No Weekend Commitments
• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• Modern Workshop Environment
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Opportunities for Career Progression

THE ROLE

As an Experienced Panel Technician, you will carry out high-quality repairs to accident-damaged vehicles, ensuring all work meets manufacturer repair methods, safety requirements and the highest standards of workmanship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Repair, replace and align damaged vehicle panels and bodywork.
• Carry out structural repairs and metal finishing to a high standard.
• Use appropriate welding and repair techniques in line with manufacturer procedures.
• Assess vehicle damage and identify the correct repair methods.
• Work closely with MET Technicians, Paint Sprayers, VDAs and the wider workshop team.
• Maintain consistently high standards of repair quality, accuracy and productivity.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised working area.

ABOUT YOU

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Panel Beater, Panel Technician or Accident Repair Technician within an accident repair bodyshop.
• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle body repairs, panel replacement, alignment and structural repairs.
• An IMI, City & Guilds (C&G), or ATA qualification in Panel, Accident Repair or a similar relevant discipline.
• The ability to work accurately, efficiently and independently while contributing positively to a team.
• A commitment to manufacturer repair methods, vehicle safety and high-quality workmanship.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach to your work.
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous.

Alternative Job Titles: Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Automotive Panel Beater, Vehicle Body Repair Technician, Accident Repair Technician, Vehicle Panel Technician, Senior Panel Beater, Bodyshop Panel Technician, Structural Repair Technician, Vehicle Bodywork Technician.

Job Reference - 55029