Panel Technician

Steer Automotive Group; Sudbury CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

29 days holiday

Pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Wagestream

Flexible working

Cycle to work

Benefits app

Steer Academy

Career progression

Job summary

Steer Automotive Group is recruiting a skilled Panel Technician to join our UK team and deliver high-quality structural and cosmetic repairs in a professional workshop environment.

We offer 29 days holiday, pension contributions, enhanced parental leave, Wagestream pay options, flexible working, cycle to work, and access to Steer Academy training with clear opportunities for career progression across a nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a panel technician in a bodyshop or accident repair environment.
• Proficiency in MIG/MAG welding and panel repair techniques.
• ATA accreditation or equivalent qualification is desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• A team player with a strong work ethic and a clear sense of accountability.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out structural and cosmetic panel repairs on a wide range of vehicles.
• Replacing, repairing, and aligning panels to manufacturer specifications.
• Using the latest repair methods, tools, and equipment to ensure high-quality workmanship.
• Working to defined productivity and quality targets while maintaining safety standards.
• Supporting your team and contributing to a positive, respectful workshop culture.

Skills

MIG/MAG welding

Panel repair techniques

Attention to detail

Team player

Accountability

Education

ATA accreditation or equivalent qualification

Job description

• Competitive salary plus performance related bonus
• 29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service
• Pension contributions
• Enhanced parental leave
• Wagestream - a Financial Wellbeing app giving you ultimate pay control! Get paid when you want, save monthly, enjoy shopping discounts, explore your benefits, and even connect with a financial coach.
• Talk to us about flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits App - virtual GP appointments, employee assistance programme (EAP), cycle to work, high street discounts, discounted vehicle maintenance & repairs and so much more!
• Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training - paid for by the business
• Opportunities for career progression

Join the UK's leading accident repair group - where excellence, innovation, and integrity drive everything we do.

At Steer Automotive Group, we're committed to setting new standards in vehicle repair - combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to achieve outstanding results. We're looking for a skilled Panel Technician to join our team and help deliver the highest quality structural and cosmetic repairs in a dynamic, professional environment.

If you take pride in your work, value doing things the right way, and are looking for a place where your skills are respected and developed, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out structural and cosmetic panel repairs on a wide range of vehicles
• Replacing, repairing, and aligning panels to manufacturer specifications
• Using the latest repair methods, tools, and equipment to ensure high-quality workmanship
• Working to defined productivity and quality targets while maintaining safety standards
• Supporting your team and contributing to a positive, respectful workshop culture

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a panel technician in a bodyshop or accident repair environment
• Proficiency in MIG/MAG welding and panel repair techniques
• ATA accreditation or equivalent qualification is desirable
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
• A team player with a strong work ethic and a clear sense of accountability

What We Offer

• Access to industry-leading training and development opportunities
• A forward-thinking business that embraces new technologies and repair innovations
• Clear career progression in a growing company with nationwide reach
• A workplace culture grounded in respect, integrity, and a passion for excellence