Panel Beater

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

30 days annual leave

Long service awards

Training opportunities

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is seeking a Skilled Panel Beater in Telford, Shropshire, for a full-time role in a reputable accident repair centre. The position offers a basic salary of £40,000–£45,000 with OTE above £50,000, plus a range of benefits and career development.

The role involves repairing vehicle panels, chassis and structural work, and mentoring junior technicians. Standard hours are 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with extensive leave and a company pension.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Panel Beater.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle body panel repair and replacement.
• Experience with welding, jigging, and structural repairs.
• Familiarity with manufacturer repair specifications and methods.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Repair damaged vehicle body panels and replace panels where necessary.
• Conduct chassis and structural repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Safely operate jigs, fixtures, welding equipment, and workshop tools.
• Follow manufacturer repair methods and technical instructions accurately.
• Ensure structural repairs are completed to high standards and safety regulations.
• Identify and communicate any additional repair requirements.
• Manage customer vehicles throughout the repair process, maintaining high-quality workmanship.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness, safety, and organisation.
• Collaborate with team members to meet repair schedules.
• Support and mentor less experienced technicians as appropriate.
• Attend training courses to stay current with repair technology and techniques.

Skills

Panel repair

Welding

Jigging

Team collaboration

Health & safety

Education

IMI Accreditation (preferred)

Tools

Welding equipment

Jigs and fixtures

Job description

We are seeking a Skilled Panel Beater for our esteemed client based in Telford, Shropshire. This is a full-time position within a well-established accident repair centre, offering competitive remuneration and long-term career development.

Benefits of the Panel Beater:

• - Basic salary between £40,000 and £45,000, dependent on experience
• - OTE exceeding £50,000, including team and site bonuses
• - Monday to Friday working hours, 8:00am to 5:00pm
• - 30 days’ annual leave, including public holidays, with extraleave awarded for long service
• - Company pension scheme
• - Health cash plan and high street discounts
• - Cycle to work scheme
• - Free or on-site parking
• - Incentive schemes such as Recommend a Friend, long service awards, and colleague recognition
• - Opportunities for professional development within a reputable accident repair centre

Duties of the Panel Beater:

• - Repair damaged vehicle body panels and replace panels where necessary
• - Conduct chassis and structural repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications
• - Safely operate jigs, fixtures, welding equipment, and workshop tools
• - Follow manufacturer repair methods and technical instructions accurately
• - Ensure structural repairs are completed to high standards and safety regulations
• - Identify and communicate any additional repair requirements
• - Manage customer vehicles throughout the repair process, maintaining high-quality workmanship
• - Maintain workshop cleanliness, safety, and organisation
• - Collaborate with team members to meet repair schedules
• - Support and mentor less experienced technicians as appropriate
• - Attend training courses to stay current with repair technology and techniques

Requirements of the Panel Beater:

• - Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Panel Beater within an accident repair or bodyshop environment
• - Strong knowledge of vehicle body panel repair and replacement processes
• - Experience with welding, jigging, and structural repairs
• - Familiarity with manufacturer repair specifications and methods
• - Excellent attention to detail and quality standards
• - Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• - Good understanding of health & safety and COSHH regulations
• - Reliable, professional, and eager to develop technical skills
• - IMI Accreditation preferred; experience with aluminium and high-strength steel repairs advantageous