Panel Beater/Smart Repair Technician

Birchwood Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Subsidised vehicle purchase scheme

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

A vehicle repair company in Chichester is seeking an experienced panel beater to join their team. The role involves repairing vehicle bodywork, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and collaborating with the body shop team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with panel beating tools and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a structured work schedule and additional benefits upon successful completion of probation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a panel beater.
• Expertise with panel beating tools and equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair damaged vehicle bodywork, including dents and scratches.
• Ensure all repair work aligns with manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Panel beating

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Panel beating tools

Job description

Overview

Birchwood Group is a forward-looking company with retail stores, workshops and facilities based across the south coast of Sussex and Hampshire. Reporting to the General Manager, we are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to join our team at our Pronto workshop in Chichester.

Responsibilities

• Repair damaged vehicle bodywork, including dents and scratches
• Remove and replace damaged panels
• Ensure all repair work aligns with manufacturer and franchise guidelines
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to health and safety procedures
• Strip and refit where necessary, including panel alignment and adjustment
• Observe, recognise and report on vehicle structure and paintwork
• Ensure that all vehicles comply with the safety standards when returned to customers
• Removal and safe storage/disposal of vehicle components, fluids and gases as directed by work order
• Report any defects or damage linked to associated job but not down for repair
• Take care of equipment, special tools, personal tools and report any faulty equipment to your line manager
• Filler repairs, finished correctly in P180 and ensure pinholes are checked
• Ensure underseal, weld through primers and anti-corrosion measures are complete before next stage
• Quality control of all repairs, with final stage sign off
• Collaborate with the body shop team to ensure efficient, high-quality service
• Preparing vehicles for paintwork (including masking)
• Attending to and repairing scratches, scuffs and dents
• Mixing paint to apply to vehicles
• Refurbishing painted alloy wheels
• Refurbishing and renovating used cars ready for resale

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience as a panel beater
• Expertise with panel beating tools and equipment
• Team player who uses their initiative, is flexible and has a can-do attitude
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Organised and takes responsibility for their own actions

Package

• Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 17:00, Saturday's 08:00 to 12:00 (1 in 2 on rota)
• Holiday: 22 days per year + bank holidays
• Benefits: Health cash plan, Subsidised vehicle purchase and aftersales scheme (upon completion of probation)

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