Panel Beater / Panel Technician

HP4 Recruitment Ltd; Lower Sundon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

Pension

Health plans

Vehicle leasing

Discounts

Job summary

HP4 Recruitment Ltd are seeking an experienced Panel Technician / Panel Beater for our client in Luton.

You will repair panels, carry out welding and jig work, and restore vehicles after accidents to pre-accident condition, maintaining high quality throughout the process.

Competitive hourly rate £22-£24 with uncapped bonus and benefits such as pension and health plans.

Qualifications

• Experience as Panel Technician, Panel Beater, or Bodyshop Technician.
• Background in accident repair and vehicle body restoration.
• ATA/NVQ in Vehicle Body Repair 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.

Skills

Panel repair

Welding

Jig work

Vehicle body repair

Attention to detail

Education

ATA / NVQ in Vehicle Body Repair

Tools

Welding equipment

Jig work tools

Panel replacement tools

Job description

Job Title: Panel Technician / Panel Beater

Location: Luton

Salary / Hourly Rate: £22 - £24 Per Hour Dependant 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