Panel Technician

Octane Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service company in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Panel Technician to join their workshop. The ideal candidate will have expertise in panel repair and replacement and a strong attention to detail. This role offers exciting career training and promotional opportunities within a supportive team environment. The compensation package includes a salary of up to £46,000 and potential earnings up to £52,000 OTE.

Benefits

Training and development

Great pension scheme

Company discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in panel repair/replacement in a bodyshop setting.
• Ability to carry out major repairs.
• Demonstrated positive attitude and precision.

Responsibilities

• Replacing and repairing panels, including straightening and filling.
• Performing body alignment.
• Ensuring vehicles are examined and reporting findings.

Skills

Panel repair/replacement experience

Welding and bonding

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Panel technician apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Panel Technician

Location: Glasgow

Salary: up to £46,000, with a bonus, up to £52,000 OTE

Hours: Monday to Thursday 7.00am - 4.00pm, Friday 7.00am - 3.30pm

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Panel Technician to join our client's workshop in Glasgow. This is an exciting opportunity for a Panel Technician to join a great team at a company that offers training and promotional opportunities.

Benefits

• Training and development for career progression
• Great pension scheme
• Company discounts

Panel Technician Role

• Replacing and repairing panels, including straightening and filling
• Performing body alignment
• Welding and bonding
• Filler work, dent removal, and pin pulling
• Ensuring vehicles are thoroughly examined and reporting findings (oral and/or written), with emphasis on customer safety and satisfaction
• Working in a manner that minimises lost, non-revenue, and/or diversionary time, accurately recording all such time
• Keeping work areas clean, tidy, well organised, and safe—in full compliance with Health and Safety standards

Panel Technician Requirements

• Previous experience in panel repair/replacement in a bodyshop setting, with completion of a panel technician apprenticeship (or equivalent)
• Ability to carry out major repairs
• Demonstrate a positive, “right-first time” attitude
• Strong team player
• Ability to work to a very high standard, with precision and attention to detail

Please note all applications will be strictly confidential and we won't send your CV out without talking with you first.

Octane Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.