Panel Beater / Technician — Flexible Start + Saturday Overtime

Auto Skills UK; Swanscombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start time

Saturday overtime

Full-time, permanent

Job summary

Auto Skills UK in Swanscombe is seeking a skilled Panel Beater/Panel Technician to join a busy accident repair team. You will carry out repairs to pre-accident condition using manufacturer-approved methods and to the required quality standards.

The role offers a basic salary of £40,000–£50,000 plus OTE, with a flexible start time, a 45-hour week and optional Saturday overtime for added earnings. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Panel Beater or Panel Technician within an accident repair centre or Bodyshop.
• Recognised apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Accident Repair Body (NVQ / IMI / SVQ / VRQ / ATA or equivalent).
• Competent welding skills, including MIG/MAG and spot welding.
• Good understanding of manufacturer repair methods and safe working practices.
• Able to work accurately and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• A reliable, organised approach and the ability to work effectively 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 beating

MIG/MAG welding

Spot welding

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

NVQ/IMI/SVQ/VRQ/ATA or equivalent

Job description

Auto Skills UK in Swanscombe is seeking a skilled Panel Beater/Panel Technician to join a busy accident repair team. You will carry out repairs to pre-accident condition using manufacturer-approved methods and to the required quality standards.

The role offers a basic salary of £40,000–£50,000 plus OTE, with a flexible start time, a 45-hour week and optional Saturday overtime for added earnings. This is a full-time, permanent position.