Panel Beater - Multi Skilled

AutoSkills (United Kingdom); Swindon; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Progression Opportunities

Job summary

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) is seeking an experienced Panel Beater to repair accident-damaged vehicles to high standards within a professional bodyshop environment.

You will perform panel and structural repairs, welding and finishing, while adhering to manufacturer methods and safety standards. The role offers a 39-hour week, Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary of up to £48,000 depending on experience and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Panel Beater or Panel Technician in an automotive bodyshop.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle body repair, panel replacement and alignment.
• Experience in structural repairs, welding and metal finishing.
• Good understanding of modern vehicle construction and repair methods.
• Able to assess damage and determine appropriate repair techniques.

Responsibilities

• Carry out panel repairs, replacement and alignment on accident-damaged vehicles.
• Undertake structural repairs and component replacement where required.
• Complete welding, metal finishing and panel preparation to a high standard.
• Assess vehicle damage and identify the most appropriate repair methods.
• Communicate additional damage and repair requirements to estimators or workshop controllers.
• Work closely with MET and Paint Technicians to ensure efficient vehicle progression.
• Follow manufacturer repair methods, bodyshop quality standards and Health & Safety procedures.
• Complete repairs within agreed production times while maintaining exceptional workmanship.

Skills

Panel Beater

Panel Technician

Welding

Metal finishing

Structural repairs

Vehicle body repair

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

IMI and/or ATA qualifications

Job description

Salary: Up to £48,000 Depending on Experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:30 - 17:00

Looking for a Panel Beater role where your skills are genuinely valued, your earning potential is rewarded, and you can continue to develop your career?

If you're an experienced Panel Technician looking for a better opportunity, this could be the ideal next step - giving you the chance to work within a professional bodyshop where quality workmanship and technical ability are recognised.

Offering a salary of up to £48,000 depending on experience, alongside a Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 working pattern and no weekend commitments, this role provides an excellent work-life balance without compromising your career ambitions. You'll join a modern working environment where you can use your expertise, develop your skills and become an important part of an experienced accident repair team.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary - Up to £48,000 Depending on Experience
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern
• Career Progression Opportunities

THE ROLE

As an Experienced Panel Beater, you will be responsible for repairing accident-damaged vehicles to a high standard, using your technical expertise to restore vehicles safely and efficiently.

Working as part of an experienced bodyshop team, you'll undertake a variety of panel and structural repairs while ensuring every vehicle is completed to manufacturer and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out panel repairs, replacement and alignment on accident-damaged vehicles
• Undertake structural repairs and component replacement where required
• Complete welding, metal finishing and panel preparation to a high standard
• Assess vehicle damage and identify the most appropriate repair methods
• Communicate additional damage and repair requirements to VDA/Estimators or Workshop Controllers
• Work closely with MET and Paint Technicians to ensure efficient vehicle progression
• Follow manufacturer repair methods, bodyshop quality standards and Health & Safety procedures
• Complete repairs within agreed production times while maintaining exceptional workmanship

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for an experienced and quality-focused Panel Beater who takes pride in their craftsmanship and has the technical ability to consistently deliver high-quality accident repairs.

• Proven experience as a Panel Beater or Panel Technician within an automotive accident repair bodyshop
• Strong knowledge of vehicle body repair, panel replacement and alignment
• Experienced in structural repairs, welding and metal finishing
• Good understanding of modern vehicle construction and repair methods
• Ability to accurately assess damage and determine appropriate repair techniques
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship
• Able to work efficiently within a busy production environment
• Reliable, professional and conscientious approachStrong team player with good communication skills
• IMI and/or ATA qualifications advantageous
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Panel Beater to join a professional accident repair business offering up to £48,000 depending on experience, Monday to Friday working hours, and genuine long-term career development.

If you're looking for your next challenge where your technical ability, craftsmanship and experience will be recognised and rewarded - while enjoying a better work-life balance - we'd love to hear from you.