Panel Beater: Precision Auto Body Repair & Benefits

ABL 1Touch; Sevenoaks; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Team bonus

28 days holiday (including bank hols)

Length of service awards

Healthcare Cash Plan (Gym and shopping

discount)

Employee Assistance Programme

Celebration Day

Car Insurance discount with LV

Employee Pension

Employee Engagement Budget

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme (£1,000)

More benefits coming soon

Job summary

ABL 1 Touch is seeking an experienced Panel Beater to join our growing vehicle repair team in the United Kingdom. You will ensure repairs meet motor manufacturer standards, strip and refit parts, assess damage, and report on structure and paintwork.

The role requires experience in a similar position, relevant welding certificates, driving licence, and ability to follow repair methods while maintaining safety and quality throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Motor manufacturer’s qualifications and experience.
• Undertake training courses as required.
• Driving licence is required.
• Current AOM009 welding certificate or BS equivalent.
• Training in mig braze, spot welding, rivet and bonding, high strength and Boron steel awareness.
• Light MET qualification linked to ATA.
• Bonding certification.
• Full UK Driving licence.
• Team Player who uses initiative, be flexible and have a can-do attitude.
• Cultural and organisational insight and takes responsibility for own actions.

Responsibilities

• Strip and refit parts where necessary, ensuring proper panel alignment and adjustments.
• Identify and report any damage not included in the original job scope.
• Assess and report on vehicle structure and paintwork.
• Ensure completed vehicles comply with safety standards.
• Handle the safe removal and storage/disposal of vehicle components, fluids, and gases.
• Complete quality control inspections and sign-offs at each repair stage.
• Follow repair methods (e.g. e-scribe, manufacturer guidance) and ensure they are visible on the job.
• Use protective coverings (seat covers, foot mats) on all vehicles.
• Perform filler repairs to a P180 finish, checking for pinholes.
• Apply underseal, weld-through primers, and anti-corrosion treatments as required.
• Maintain tools and equipment, and report any defects to your line manager.

Skills

Previous experience in similar role

Motor manufacturer qualifications

Training courses as required

Driving licence

AOM009 welding certificate or BS"

Mig braze, spot welding, rivet andbond

Light MET qualification (ATA)

Bonding certification

Full UK Driving licence

Team player, initiative, flexible

Cultural and organisational insight

Education

AOM009 welding certificate or BS equivalent

Tools

None specified

Job description

ABL 1 Touch is seeking an experienced Panel Beater to join our growing vehicle repair team in the United Kingdom. You will ensure repairs meet motor manufacturer standards, strip and refit parts, assess damage, and report on structure and paintwork.

The role requires experience in a similar position, relevant welding certificates, driving licence, and ability to follow repair methods while maintaining safety and quality throughout the process.