Panel Beater / Technician

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder; Maidstone; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder is seeking a skilled Panel Beater / Technician in Maidstone, Kent. You will repair dents in steel and aluminium panels, follow manufacturer procedures and Thatcham methods, and work with the team to meet deadlines.

With a minimum of 3 years’ experience, you will use MIG and spot welding, plastic welding, and joinery, training trainees and supporting damage assessments as needed. Salary ranges from £40,000 to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years' panel beating or vehicle body repair experience.
• Experience repairing aluminium and steel panels.
• Proficient in MIG and spot welding and MIG brazing.

Responsabilidades

• Repair dents in steel and aluminium panels using pulling towers and keys.
• Carry out panel alignment, removal and replacement.
• Perform MIG/spot welding, MIG brazing and panel bonding.
• Finish with body filler repairs and fine finishing.
• Work with MET, paint team and others to keep workflow on track.
• Guide trainees and support damage assessors with repair input.

Conocimientos

Panel beating

Vehicle body repairs

Aluminium repair

MIG welding

Spot welding

Plastic welding

Denting removal

Panel alignment

Thatcham procedures

Quality control

Teamwork

On-job training

Educación

ATA accreditation

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Herramientas

Pulling towers

Pulling keys

Rivet-and-bond repairs

Descripción del empleo

Panel Beater / Technician | Maidstone, Kent | Full Time | £40,000-£60,000 per annum

Our client is an independent, family-run vehicle repair business located just outside Maidstone, Kent. With over 30 years of experience, they have an established team of professionals and hold three manufacturer approvals. They carry out a wide range of vehicle body repairs, with insurance work forming the majority of their workload.

The Role

As a Panel Beater / Technician, you will carry out high-quality vehicle body repairs across a variety of makes and models, using modern repair techniques and following manufacturer procedures and Thatcham methods.

You will need to work independently, manage your time effectively and contribute to the smooth running of the workshop, maintaining repair quality and meeting deadlines. You will also work alongside the wider team, provide informal on-the-job guidance to a trainee when required and support vehicle damage assessments by advising on repair or replacement options.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair dents in steel and aluminium panels using pulling towers and keys
• Carry out panel alignment, removal and replacement
• Undertake MIG and spot welding, MIG brazing and panel bonding
• Complete plastic welding, plastic component repairs, body filler repairs and fine finishing to a high standard
• Carry out rivet-and-bond repairs where required
• Undertake dismantling and reassembly of components, including strip and refit work on own repairs
• Follow manufacturer-specific repair methods, Thatcham procedures and relevant standards, including BS 10125 requirements
• Complete quality control checks throughout repairs and ensure repair QC check sheets are completed
• Work collaboratively with the MET technician, paint team and other workshop staff to maintain workflow and meet deadlines
• Provide practical guidance and training to a trainee on repair techniques and safe working practices
• Assist vehicle damage assessors with technical input on repair and replacement decisions where required

Requirements

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in panel beating or vehicle body repairs
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and resolve practical repair problems
• Experience repairing aluminium panels, as well as steel
• Competence in dent pulling using a pulling tower and keys
• Proficiency in MIG and spot welding, and MIG brazing
• Experience with plastic welding and plastic component repairs
• Ability to complete body filler repairs and fine finishing to a high standard
• Ability to strip and refit components on own repair jobs
• Understanding of manufacturer repair procedures and quality control requirements
• Ability to manage workload effectively, work as part of a team and meet deadlines
• Willingness and ability to achieve and maintain the required industry-recognised repair standard, with company-funded support available

Desirable

• ATA accreditation, NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Experience with rivet-and-bond repair techniques
• Experience in fibreglass repairs
• Relevant electric vehicle qualification or experience with EV safety procedures
• Experience providing practical guidance to trainees

What's In It For You

• Salary of £40,000-£60,000 per annum, depending on experience and capability