Panel Beater / Painter

Auto Skills UK; Bristol; Sur place; GBP 29 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Auto Skills UK in Bristol is seeking an experienced Panel Beater / Painter to repair accident-damaged panels and carry out preparation and painting to a consistently high standard.

You’ll join a modern workshop with a skilled team, enjoy a Monday–Friday pattern, and have the chance to expand your panel repair and painting expertise in a long-term, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Panel Beater and Painter in an accident repair centre.
• Experience across panel repair and automotive painting with high workmanship standards.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle construction, repair methods and finishes.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

Responsabilités

• Carry out panel repairs, replacement and alignment on accident-damaged vehicles.
• Complete preparation work: sanding, filling, masking and priming.
• Carry out paint spraying, colour matching, blending and refinishing where required.
• Polish and finish to achieve high-quality results.
• Assess damage and identify repair methods and techniques.
• Coordinate with MET Technicians and workshop team to maintain workflow.
• Inspect repairs and rectify imperfections.
• Follow manufacturer repair methods and health & safety procedures.

Connaissances

Panel Beater

Painter

Panel Technician

Automotive painting

Attention to detail

Team player

Formation

IMI/ATA qualifications advantageous

Description du poste

EXPERIENCED PANEL BEATER / PAINTER
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £48,000 Depending on Experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:00 - 17:00

Looking for a role where your multi-skilled repair abilities are recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can continue to progress?

If you're an experienced Panel Beater / Painter looking for your next move, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair centre where versatility, technical ability and quality workmanship are genuinely valued.

Offering a salary of up to £48,000 depending on experience, you'll benefit from a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend commitments. You'll work within a modern, well-equipped workshop alongside a skilled team, giving you the opportunity to put your panel repair and painting skills to use, broaden your technical experience and build a stable, long-term career within a professional accident repair environment.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary - Up to £48,000 DOE
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern
• 08:00am - 5:00pm Working Hours
• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• 40-Hour Working Week
• Modern Workshop Environment
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Progression Opportunities

THE ROLE

As an Experienced Panel Beater / Painter, you will be responsible for repairing accident-damaged vehicle panels and carrying out preparation and painting work to a consistently high standard. You'll use your multi-skilled abilities to support the wider bodyshop team, ensuring repairs are completed efficiently, safely and in line with manufacturer repair methods and professional quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out panel repairs, replacement and alignment on accident-damaged vehicles
• Complete preparation work, including sanding, filling, masking and priming
• Carry out paint spraying, colour matching, blending and refinishing where required
• Complete polishing and finishing work to achieve a high-quality result
• Assess damage and identify the appropriate repair methods and techniques
• Work closely with MET Technicians, other bodyshop colleagues and Workshop Controllers to maintain efficient workflow
• Inspect completed repairs and rectify imperfections where necessary
• Follow manufacturer repair methods, bodyshop quality standards and Health & Safety procedures

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for an experienced, multi-skilled and quality-focused technician who can confidently undertake both panel repair and painting duties, taking pride in producing excellent results.

• Proven experience as a Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Painter or Paint Sprayer within an accident repair centre or bodyshop
• Practical experience across panel repair and automotive painting
• Strong knowledge of vehicle construction, panel repair and replacement techniques
• Experience with preparation, paint application, colour matching and blending
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship
• Ability to work efficiently to deadlines and agreed production times
• Flexible approach with the ability to support different stages of the repair process
• Strong team player with a professional, reliable and positive attitude
• IMI and/or ATA qualifications advantageous but not essential
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Alternative Job Titles: Panel Beater / Panel Technician / Multi-Skilled Technician / Panel Beater & Painter / Vehicle Body Repair Technician / Automotive Panel Beater / Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician / Prepper / Prep & Paint Technician / Bodyshop Technician / Multi-Skilled Accident Repair Technician

Contact Steve @ AutoSkills UK - Job Reference - 54992