Panel Beater / Painter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Modern workshop

Job summary

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) is seeking an experienced Panel Beater / Painter to join a professional accident repair centre. The role covers repairing accident-damaged panels and painting to a high standard, with a focus on quality workmanship and safety.

This full-time, permanent position offers a salary up to £48,000 DOE, a Monday to Friday pattern (08:00–17:00) with no weekend work, and clear opportunities for career progression in a modern workshop.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Panel Beater or Painter.
• Experience across panel repair and automotive painting.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

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 appropriate repair methods and techniques.
• Work with MET Technicians and workshop team to maintain efficient workflow.
• Inspect completed repairs and rectify imperfections where necessary.

Skills

Panel Beater

Painter

Bodyshop experience

Colour matching

Education

IMI ATA qualifications advantageous

Job description

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
• 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

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair business that values its employees, offers genuine career progression and provides long-term stability within a modern working environment. If you're an experienced Panel Beater / Painter looking for a role where your versatility, technical skills and quality workmanship will be recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.