Panel Beater - Multi Skilled

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Mon-Fri working pattern

Competitive salary up to £48,000

Job summary

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) in Walsall is hiring an experienced Multi-Skilled Panel Beater & MET Technician. The role combines structural, cosmetic, and mechanical repairs, requiring a broad skill set across panel beating and MET tasks.

You will work with a skilled bodyshop team to deliver high-quality repairs efficiently while maintaining rigorous standards. The ideal candidate has proven panel and MET experience, strong knowledge of repair methods, and the ability to work in a busy production

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Panel Beater and MET Technician within an automotive accident repair bodyshop.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle body repair and MET strip/refit procedures.
• Experience in panel replacement, alignment, repair and metal finishing.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and trim knowledge.
• Confident with modern vehicle construction and repair methods.

Responsibilities

• Carry out panel repairs, replacement and alignment to accident-damaged vehicles
• Undertake MET strip and refit, including mechanical, electrical and trim components
• Carry out structural repairs and component replacement where required
• Complete welding, metal finishing and panel preparation to a high standard
• Identify additional damage and communicate findings to the relevant VDA/Estimator or Workshop Controller
• Work closely with Panel, MET, Paint and Workshop teams 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 experience

MET Technician experience

Strong repair knowledge

Time management

Team player

Full UK driving licence preferred

Education

IMI/ATA qualifications advantageous

Job description

Location: Walsall

Salary: Up to £48,000 Depending on Experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

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

Looking for a role where your Panel Beating and MET skills are genuinely valued, your earning potential is rewarded, and you can continue developing your career?

If you're an experienced Multi-Skilled Technician who wants to use a broader range of skills rather than being restricted to one area of the repair process, this could be an excellent opportunity for your next move.

Offering a salary of up to £48,000 depending on experience, combined with a Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 working pattern and no weekend commitments, this role provides an excellent work-life balance alongside genuine career development. You'll join a professional, modern bodyshop where your technical ability, quality workmanship and versatility can make a real difference.

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 Multi-Skilled Panel Beater & MET Technician, you will carry out a combination of structural and cosmetic accident repairs alongside mechanical, electrical and trim removal and refitting.

Working as part of an experienced bodyshop team, you'll be trusted to deliver high-quality repairs efficiently while using your broader technical skill set to help maximise vehicle throughput and maintain exceptional repair standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out panel repairs, replacement and alignment to accident-damaged vehicles
• Undertake MET strip and refit, including mechanical, electrical and trim components
• Carry out structural repairs and component replacement where required
• Complete welding, metal finishing and panel preparation to a high standard
• Identify additional damage and communicate findings to the relevant VDA/Estimator or Workshop Controller
• Work closely with Panel, MET, Paint and Workshop teams 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 a highly experienced and versatile accident repair technician who can confidently work across both Panel Beating and MET disciplines and takes genuine pride in delivering high-quality repairs.

• Proven experience as a Panel Beater and MET Technician within an automotive accident repair bodyshop
• Strong knowledge of vehicle body repair and MET strip/refit procedures
• Experienced in panel replacement, alignment, repair and metal finishing
• Strong mechanical, electrical and trim knowledge
• Confident working with modern vehicle construction and repair methods
• Ability to work efficiently within a busy production environment without compromising quality
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to workmanship
• Reliable, professional and conscientious approach
• Strong team player with good communication skills
• IMI and/or ATA qualifications advantageous
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Multi-Skilled Panel Beater & MET Technician 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 versatility, technical ability and quality workmanship will be recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.