Panel Technician

Octane Recruitment; Fenny Stratford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped monthly bonus

Health Cash Plan

Dental cover options

Pension

Life Assurance

Employee vehicle leasing

GP access

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Panel Beater, Panel Technician or Automotive Body Repair Technician to join a leading accident repair centre. You will repair accident-damaged vehicle panels to a high standard and undertake panel replacement, realignment and structural repairs.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate up to £24, with an uncapped monthly bonus, great holiday entitlement and progression opportunities along with training and pension options.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Panel Beater, Panel Technician or Automotive Body Repair Technician.
• Experience working in a bodyshop or accident repair centre.
• ATA accreditation or a relevant vehicle body repair qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Repair accident-damaged vehicle panels to a high standard.
• Carry out panel replacement, realignment and structural repairs.
• Use specialist body repair equipment and techniques.
• Complete welding, bonding and panel fitting where required.
• Identify additional damage during the repair process.
• Work closely with MET Technicians, Paint Technicians and Vehicle Damage Assessors.
• Complete repairs to manufacturer specifications and maintain high Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Panel repair

Panel replacement

Panel alignment

Education

ATA accreditation or vehicle body repair qualification

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Panel Beater, Panel Technician or Automotive Body Repair Technician to join a leading accident repair centre in Milton Keynes. Applicants must have previous panel repair experience within a bodyshop or accident repair environment, with strong panel repair, replacement and alignment skills. ATA accreditation or a relevant vehicle body repair qualification is desirable.

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Salary: Up to £24 per hour

Bonus: Uncapped monthly bonus scheme

Hours: Full Time

Why Apply?

• Up to £24 per hour
• Uncapped monthly bonus scheme
• Average bonus protected during annual leave
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Company pension and Life Assurance
• Employee vehicle leasing scheme
• Health Cash Plan and dental cover options
• 24/7 GP access and mental health support
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Ongoing technical training and career progressionPanel Beater Role

• Repair accident-damaged vehicle panels to a high standard
• Carry out panel replacement, realignment and structural repairs
• Use specialist body repair equipment and techniques
• Complete welding, bonding and panel fitting where required
• Identify additional damage during the repair process
• Work closely with MET Technicians, Paint Technicians and Vehicle Damage Assessors
• Complete repairs to manufacturer specifications and maintain high Health & Safety standardsPanel Beater Requirements

Panel Beater Requirements

• Previous experience as a Panel Beater, Panel Technician or Automotive Body Repair Technician
• Experience working within a bodyshop or accident repair centre
• Strong panel repair, replacement and alignment skills
• Knowledge of modern vehicle repair methods and equipment
• ATA accreditation or a relevant qualification in Vehicle Body Repair is desirable
• Excellent attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a workshop team