Panel Beater /Bodyshop Technician

Dycom Industries, Inc.; Ringmer; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

21 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase & Selling

Fully funded ProfessionalQualification

Ongoing personal / professional dev

Discounts on car leasing

Job summary

COLAS ROADS UK is recruiting a Panel Beater / Bodyshop Technician for our Ringmer site. You will repair and restore a range of fleet vehicles, including specialized fire and police units, to pre-accident condition, adhering to safety standards and quality processes.

Ideal candidates have NVQ Level III or City & Guilds with at least three years’ experience, a full clean licence, and a strong eye for detail. The role offers a permanent contract, a 40-hour week, overtime paid at time and a half,

Qualifications

• NVQ Level III or City & Guilds qualification in vehicle body repair.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar panel beating role.
• Strong knowledge of repairing specialist fleet and commercial vehicles.
• Solid understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Repair and restore a range of fleet vehicles to pre-accident condition.
• Carry out structural and cosmetic repairs, panel replacement, and refinishing surfaces to a high standard.
• Assess damage and plan repairs with attention to time and cost.
• Ensure safety and maintain paperwork accurately and on time.
• Support apprentices and trainees within the team.
• Report changes to vehicles or equipment to the Line Manager.

Skills

Panel Beating

Vehicle Repair

Risk assessment

Education

NVQ Level III

City & Guilds

Job description

Panel Beater /Bodyshop Technician

Company: COLAS ROADS UK

Job Location: RINGMER, GBR

Type of Contract: Permanent

Posting Start Date: 21/10/2026

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

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Job Description

Purpose of the role

Due to continued success in securing new contracts and tenders, we are looking to expand our team and recruit an experienced Panel Beater / Bodyshop Technician to join our growing Mechanical Services division in Ringmer, BN8 5NP. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and expanding business, where your skills and expertise will play a key role in delivering high-quality vehicle repairs and maintaining our excellent reputation.

You will be responsible for repairing and restoring a range of specialist fleet vehicles to their pre-accident condition. This includes fire brigade appliances, ambulance vehicles, police vehicles and Iveco vehicles. The role involves assessing damage, carrying out structural and cosmetic repairs, panel replacement, body alignment, and refinishing surfaces to a high professional standard. If you take pride in your workmanship, value safety, and enjoy being part of a professional team, we would love to hear from you.

Main Responsibilities

As a Bodyshop Technician you will:

• Carry out vehicle repairs safely and efficiently
• Ensure risk assessments are in place before work begins
• Complete repairs with careful consideration of cost and time
• Maintain full regard for the safety of the public, colleagues, and yourself
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time
• Undertake repair work as directed by your Foreman/Supervisor
• Report any changes made to vehicles or equipment to your Line Manager
• Support and develop apprentices and trainees within the team
• Carry out additional duties as reasonably assigned

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will a qualified and experienced Body Shop Technician with an NVQ Level III or City & Guilds qualification and a minimum of three years' experience in a similar role. You will have strong knowledge of a wide range of vehicle makes and models, ideally including specialist fleet and commercial vehicles. A solid understanding of Health & Safety regulations and the use of risk assessments is essential, along with a full, clean driving licence. You will take pride in delivering work to a very high standard, demonstrate excellent attention to detail and timekeeping, and show a strong commitment to safety at all times. As a collaborative team player and advocate of lean principles, you will also be willing to support and develop apprentices and trainees within the team.

Package Description

Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:

• A salary of £39,000-£44,000 (dependent on experience)
• 40 hour week
• Overtime is available and paid at time and a half
• Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
• 21 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Ongoing personal / professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.

Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.