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

23 days holiday + bank holidays + your

Company pension

Health and wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Discounted gym memberships

Vehicle leasing schemes

Financial wellbeing support

Job summary

HP4 Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a skilled Panel Technician / Panel Beater for a busy Luton workshop. You will repair and restore a range of vehicles, focusing on high quality crash repairs and returning cars to pre-accident condition.

The role requires experience as a Panel Technician or Bodyshop Technician, with a strong crash repair background. Excellent welding, jig work, and panel replacement skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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).

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/Technician

Accident repair

Vehicle body repair

Welding

Jig work

Panel replacement

Independent worker

Attention to detail

ATA/NVQ (desirable)

Education

ATA/NVQ in Vehicle Body Repair

Tools

Welding

Jig work

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