Panel Beater / Technician - High-Quality Repairs (Mon–Fri)

Auto Skills UK; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company benefits

Mon-Fri pattern

42.5 hours per week

Full-time, permanent employment

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is seeking an experienced Panel Beater / Panel Technician in Preston to join a professional accident repair environment. You will repair accident-damaged vehicles to a high standard, working Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week, in a structured, permanent role with a competitive salary and company benefits.

The role requires technical expertise in body repairs, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with MET and Paint Technicians to maintain an efficient repair

Qualifications

• Experience as a Panel Beater or Panel Technician in a professional bodyshop.
• Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Body Repair (NVQ/IMI/SVQ/ATA) with commitment to CPD.
• Strong knowledge of modern vehicle body construction and accident repair techniques.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assess damaged vehicle panels and determine repair methods.
• Carry out structural and non-structural body repairs.
• Repairing, replacing, aligning, and fitting vehicle body panels and components.
• Using specialist body repair tools and equipment safely.
• Working to manufacturer repair methods and relevant industry standards.
• Collaborating with MET Technicians, Paint Technicians and other Bodyshop colleagues.
• Completing allocated repairs within agreed timescales while maintaining workmanship.
• Inspecting completed repairs to ensure panels are correctly aligned and meet quality standards.

Skills

Panel Beater

Panel Technician

Vehicle Body Repair

UK Driving Licence

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organisation

Education

NVQ/IMI/SVQ/ATA Level 3

Job description

Auto Skills UK is seeking an experienced Panel Beater / Panel Technician in Preston to join a professional accident repair environment. You will repair accident-damaged vehicles to a high standard, working Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week, in a structured, permanent role with a competitive salary and company benefits.

The role requires technical expertise in body repairs, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with MET and Paint Technicians to maintain an efficient repair