Panel Beater - Multi Skilled

AutoSkills (United Kingdom); Daventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Healthcare benefits

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Death in service insurance

Enhanced parental pay

Perkbox access

MediCash

Uniform provided

Job summary

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) is seeking an experienced Panel Beater/Panel Technician for a full-time permanent role in Daventry. The role focuses on accurate panel repairs, replacements and welding to high standards, with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and quality workmanship.

You will work Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00 in a modern bodyshop, with a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Ideally IMI and/or ATA qualified as a Panel Technician
• Strong experience in automotive bodyshop or accident repair
• Excellent knowledge of panel repair, welding, and modern techniques
• Understanding of Thatcham, manufacturer standards and BS 10125
• Commitment to delivering high quality service
• Ability to handle fast-paced environment and priorities
• Team player with positive professional attitude
• Dedicated to customer satisfaction
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Responsibilities

• Carry out panel repair and replacement operations per standards
• Complete repairs per Thatcham, insurer, manufacturer and BS 10125
• Carry out structural and non-structural repairs including welding
• Prepare repaired areas with body filler and finishing
• Identify additional damage and communicate findings promptly
• Protect vehicles from damage during repair process
• Store removed and reusable parts correctly
• Maintain housekeeping and health & safety compliance

Skills

Panel repair

Panel replacement

Welding

Quality workmanship

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer satisfaction

Education

IMI/ATA Panel Technician qualification

Tools

Thatcham methods

BS 10125 standards

Job description

Salary: Competitive plus bonus and benefits - DOE

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:00 - 17:00

Looking for a role where your skills are recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can continue to progress?

If you're an experienced Panel Beater or Panel Technician looking to join a professional accident repair centre, this is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern bodyshop where your technical expertise and quality workmanship are genuinely valued. Offering a competitive salary plus bonus and benefits depending on experience, you'll become part of a skilled team committed to delivering exceptional vehicle repairs.

Enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend commitments, giving you the work-life balance you've been looking for. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, ongoing training, healthcare benefits, employee discounts, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career and wellbeing.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Monday to Friday Working Pattern (8:00am - 5:00pm)
• Internal and External Training
• Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Insurance
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Perkbox - Access to Hundreds of Exclusive Discounts and Rewards
• MediCash - Free Healthcare Scheme
• Uniform Provided for Your Role

THE ROLE

As a Panel Beater / Panel Technician, you will be responsible for accurately and skilfully carrying out panel repairs and replacements on accident-damaged vehicles, ensuring every repair is completed to the highest possible standard and to the customer's complete satisfaction.

You will also be responsible for identifying and diagnosing any additional faults or damage discovered during the repair process, communicating these findings to the relevant departments to ensure all required repairs are completed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out panel repair and replacement operations using prescribed repair methods and quality standards
• Complete repairs in accordance with Thatcham methods, insurance company guidelines, manufacturer standards, company policies, and BS 10125 requirements
• Carry out structural and non-structural repairs, including welding, ensuring test welds are completed and results retained until repairs are finished
• Prepare repaired areas to the required standard, including the correct use of body filler and finishing processes
• Identify additional damage or parts requirements and communicate findings promptly to the Estimator and Production Manager
• Protect customer vehicles from further damage throughout every stage of the repair process
• Store all removed and reusable parts correctly to prevent loss or damage
• Maintain excellent housekeeping while complying with all Health & Safety, COSHH, PPE, and company procedures

Quality, Safety & Repair Standards:

• Carry out all repair operations to prescribed methods and standards
• Work to Thatcham, insurer, manufacturer, BS 10125, and company repair requirements
• Perform and retain test weld results whenever welding is undertaken
• Ensure repaired areas using body filler are finished using the appropriate 180-grade production paper
• Maintain an accurate and comprehensive record of any additional parts required
• Report any additional or previously unidentified damage immediately to the Estimator and Production Manager
• Ensure all removed panels, parts, and general waste are stored or disposed of safely
• Protect vehicles throughout the repair process using seat covers, steering wheel covers, masking, and protective sheeting where required
• Store reusable parts in appropriate boxes or wheeled cages to prevent damage
• Never store parts on vehicle roofs or bonnets
• Ensure small parts stored within vehicles are placed in suitable receptacles and cannot cause damage
• Check PPE equipment daily and complete the required fit-for-use records
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment at all times
• Ensure lids are securely replaced on paints, thinners, and other materials when not in use
• Remain familiar with all current Health & Safety and COSHH requirements relevant to the role

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for a skilled, quality-focused, and experienced Panel Beater / Panel Technician who takes pride in delivering first-class vehicle repairs and consistently high standards of workmanship.

• Ideally IMI and/or ATA qualified as a Panel Technician
• Strong previous experience within an automotive bodyshop or accident repair centre
• Excellent knowledge of panel repair, panel replacement, welding, and modern vehicle repair techniques
• Understanding of Thatcham repair methods, manufacturer standards, and BS 10125 requirements
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to delivering the highest quality of service
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent team player with a positive and professional attitude
• Committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach
• Full UK Driving Licence ideally required

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional business that values its employees, invests in training and development, and offers a comprehensive benefits package alongside genuine long-term career stability.

If you're an experienced Panel Beater or Panel Technician looking for a role where your skills, workmanship, and commitment to quality will be recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.