Panel Technician (ATA)

HP4 RECRUITMENT LTD; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

23 days holiday

Birthday off

Pension

Life assurance

Health plans

GP access

Dental plan

Retail discounts

Job summary

HP4 RECRUITMENT LTD is recruiting for a Senior Panel Technician / Panel Beater in Dunfermline. You will work in a busy workshop on a range of vehicles, carrying out high-quality crash repairs and restoring vehicles to pre-accident condition.

The ideal candidate has ATA/NVQ in Vehicle Body Repair and strong experience in accident repair, welding and panel replacement. This role offers an uncapped bonus structure and a competitive salary, with 23 days holiday and company pension.

Qualifications

• ATA or NVQ in Vehicle Body Repair.
• Experience in vehicle body repair and crash damage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out panel repairs and panel replacements on a variety of vehicles
• Complete automotive body repairs including crash repair and vehicle restoration
• Repair or replace full panels and quarter panels
• Undertake welding, jig work, and structural repairs
• Complete jobs from strip down through to final repair stages
• Ensure all bodyshop repairs meet manufacturer standards
• Maintain accurate job records and support workshop productivity

Skills

Panel Beater

Bodyshop Technician

Accident repair

Crash repair

Welding

Jig work

Panel replacement

Attention to detail

Education

ATA / NVQ in Vehicle Body Repair

Job description

Job Title: Senior Panel Technician / Panel Beater
Location: Dunfermline
Salary / Hourly Rate: £24 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

Our client, a leading business within the automotive accident repair and bodyshop sector, is looking for an experienced ATA Panel Technician / Panel Beater to join their busy workshop.

This role suits a skilled bodyshop technician with a background in vehicle repair, accident damage, and automotive body restoration. Youll be working on a range of vehicles carrying out high-quality crash repairs and ensuring vehicles are returned to pre-accident condition.

With a consistent flow of work and an uncapped bonus structure, this is an excellent opportunity for a panel beater or panel technician to maximise earnings.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out panel repairs and panel replacements on a variety of vehicles
• Complete automotive body repairs including crash repair and vehicle restoration
• Repair or replace full panels and quarter panels
• Undertake welding, jig work, and structural repairs
• Complete jobs from strip down through to final repair stages
• Ensure all bodyshop repairs meet manufacturer standards
• Maintain accurate job records and support workshop productivity

About You

• Experienced Panel Technician, Panel Beater, or Bodyshop Technician
• Strong background in accident repair, crash repair, and vehicle body repair
• Skilled in welding, jig work, and panel replacement
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced bodyshop environment
• High attention to detail and quality
• ATA / NVQ in Vehicle Body Repair

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary / hourly rate with uncapped bonus
• High-volume work for strong earning potential
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
• Company pension and life assurance
• Health and wellbeing support (including GP access, dental and health plans)
• Retail discounts and cashback schemes
• Discounted gym memberships
• Vehicle leasing schemes
• Financial wellbeing support

Why Join?

• Established and growing automotive repair business
• Investment in EV, training, and modern bodyshop facilities
• Clear progression opportunities
• Stable, long-term career
• Supportive workshop environment