Panel Beater / Technician – Early Finish, Weekends Free

Auto Skills UK; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus on top of basic salary

Early finish: 7:00am–4:30pm

Weekends off

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is seeking a skilled Panel Beater/Panel Technician in Slough to perform accident damage repairs to pre-accident condition using manufacturer-approved methods. The role offers a 7:00am–4:30pm schedule, Monday to Friday, with potential bonus on top of the basic salary.

Ideal candidates have NVQ/IMI/SVQ/VRQ/ATA or equivalent and experience in accident repair centres, plus MIG/MAG welding skills and strong workmanship standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accident repair centre or bodyshop.
• Apprenticeship or Level 3 in Vehicle Accident Repair Body.
• Welding skills: MIG/MAG and spot welding.
• Knowledge of manufacturer repair methods and safety procedures.
• Ability to work accurately and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assessing accident damage and deciding on the most effective repair method.
• Repairing damaged panels using traditional panel beating and modern repair techniques.
• Removing, replacing and aligning bolt-on and welded panels.
• Carrying out MIG/MAG and spot welding where required.
• Preparing repaired areas to a high standard ready for the paint shop.
• Following manufacturer repair methods and health and safety procedures.
• Working with MET Technicians, Painters and the Workshop Controller to keep repairs on schedule.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Panel Beater

Panel Technician

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ / IMI / SVQ / VRQ / ATA or equivalent in Vehicle Accident Repair Body

Tools

MIG/MAG welding

Spot welding

Job description

Auto Skills UK is seeking a skilled Panel Beater/Panel Technician in Slough to perform accident damage repairs to pre-accident condition using manufacturer-approved methods. The role offers a 7:00am–4:30pm schedule, Monday to Friday, with potential bonus on top of the basic salary.

Ideal candidates have NVQ/IMI/SVQ/VRQ/ATA or equivalent and experience in accident repair centres, plus MIG/MAG welding skills and strong workmanship standards.