Panel Beater & Technician - Career Growth (Mon-Fri)

AutoSkills (United Kingdom); Swindon; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Progression Opportunities

Job summary

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) is seeking an experienced Panel Beater to repair accident-damaged vehicles to high standards within a professional bodyshop environment.

You will perform panel and structural repairs, welding and finishing, while adhering to manufacturer methods and safety standards. The role offers a 39-hour week, Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary of up to £48,000 depending on experience and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Panel Beater or Panel Technician in an automotive bodyshop.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle body repair, panel replacement and alignment.
• Experience in structural repairs, welding and metal finishing.
• Good understanding of modern vehicle construction and repair methods.
• Able to assess damage and determine appropriate repair techniques.

Responsibilities

• Carry out panel repairs, replacement and alignment on accident-damaged vehicles.
• Undertake structural repairs and component replacement where required.
• Complete welding, metal finishing and panel preparation to a high standard.
• Assess vehicle damage and identify the most appropriate repair methods.
• Communicate additional damage and repair requirements to estimators or workshop controllers.
• Work closely with MET and Paint Technicians to ensure efficient vehicle progression.
• Follow manufacturer repair methods, bodyshop quality standards and Health & Safety procedures.
• Complete repairs within agreed production times while maintaining exceptional workmanship.

Skills

Panel Beater

Panel Technician

Welding

Metal finishing

Structural repairs

Vehicle body repair

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

IMI and/or ATA qualifications

Job description

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) is seeking an experienced Panel Beater to repair accident-damaged vehicles to high standards within a professional bodyshop environment.

You will perform panel and structural repairs, welding and finishing, while adhering to manufacturer methods and safety standards. The role offers a 39-hour week, Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary of up to £48,000 depending on experience and opportunities for career progression.