Panel Beater / Panel Technician

HP4 Recruitment Ltd; Fenny Stratford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Birthday off

Pension

Life assurance

Health plans

Retail discounts

Discounted gym memberships

Vehicle leasing

Financial wellbeing

Job summary

HP4 Recruitment Ltd in Milton Keynes is helping a leading automotive accident repair business fill a Panel Technician / Panel Beater role. You will work on a range of vehicles, performing high-quality crash repairs and body restoration to return cars to pre-accident condition.

We are offering a competitive hourly rate (£22-£24) with an uncapped bonus and strong earning potential in a busy workshop. The role suits skilled technicians with experience in accident repair and vehicle body repair,

Qualifications

• Experience as Panel Technician or Bodyshop Technician.
• Background in accident repair and vehicle body repair.
• ATA / NVQ in Vehicle Body Repair is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out panel repairs and panel replacements on a variety of vehicles
• Complete automotive body repairs including crash repair and vehicle restoration
• Repair or replace full panels and quarter panels
• Undertake welding, jig work, and structural repairs
• Complete jobs from strip down through to final repair stages
• Ensure all bodyshop repairs meet manufacturer standards
• Maintain accurate job records and support workshop productivity

Skills

Panel Beater

Bodyshop Technician

Vehicle Repair

Job description

Job Title: Panel Technician / Panel Beater

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary / Hourly Rate: £22 - £24 Per Hour Dependent on Qualifications and Experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

Our client, a leading business within the automotive accident repair and bodyshop sector, is looking for an experienced Panel Technician / Panel Beater to join their busy workshop.

This role suits a skilled bodyshop technician with a background in vehicle repair, accident damage, and automotive body restoration. You'll be working on a range of vehicles carrying out high-quality crash repairs and ensuring vehicles are returned to pre-accident condition.

With a consistent flow of work and an uncapped bonus structure, this is an excellent opportunity for a panel beater or panel technician to maximise earnings.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out panel repairs and panel replacements on a variety of vehicles
• Complete automotive body repairs including crash repair and vehicle restoration
• Repair or replace full panels and quarter panels
• Undertake welding, jig work, and structural repairs
• Complete jobs from strip down through to final repair stages
• Ensure all bodyshop repairs meet manufacturer standards
• Maintain accurate job records and support workshop productivity

About You

• Experienced Panel Technician, Panel Beater, or Bodyshop Technician
• Strong background in accident repair, crash repair, and vehicle body repair
• Skilled in welding, jig work, and panel replacement
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced bodyshop environment
• High attention to detail and quality
• ATA / NVQ in Vehicle Body Repair (desirable but not essential)

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary / hourly rate with uncapped bonus
• High-volume work for strong earning potential
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
• Company pension and life assurance
• Health and wellbeing support (including GP access, dental and health plans)
• Retail discounts and cashback schemes
• Discounted gym memberships
• Vehicle leasing schemes
• Financial wellbeing support

Why Join?

• Established and growing automotive repair business
• Investment in EV, training, and modern bodyshop facilities
• Clear progression opportunities
• Stable, long-term career
• Supportive workshop environment