Trainee Panel Technician

Brook Street; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Excellent benefit package

Ongoing training and career developmen

Onsite-based role

Job summary

Manpower is recruiting a Trainee Panel Technician for a leading accident repair business in Doncaster. The role offers hands-on training in repairing and replacing vehicle body panels, starting from basic techniques to more advanced work, with clear progression in a supportive workshop environment.

You will join a busy onsite team, with hours 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, and a salary of £12.71 per hour plus a generous holiday allowance and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about vehicle repair and the automotive sector.
• Willing to learn new skills and take on challenges.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with repair and replacement of vehicle body panels.
• Learning panel repair techniques from basic to advanced.
• Supporting technicians with structural repairs and alignment work.
• Using specialist tools under supervision.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Job description

Manpower is delighted to be recruiting for a Trainee Panel Technician on behalf of a leading accident repair business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for vehicles who is looking to start a long-term career within the automotive repair industry.

As a Trainee Panel Technician, you will receive hands-on training from experienced professionals, developing the skills needed to repair and replace vehicle body panels to the highest industry standards.

The package:

• Full time Perm position
• Monday to Friday (This is a fully Onsite-based role)
• Location: Doncaster DN2
• Hours: 8:00am- 5:00pm (40 hours a week)
• Salary on offer: £12.71 Per hour
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Excellent benefit package
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

The Role

Working as part of a busy and supportive workshop team, you will learn a range of panel repair techniques, from minor cosmetic repairs through to more advanced structural repairs and vehicle alignment work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the repair and replacement of vehicle body panels.
• Learning panel repair techniques to restore damaged vehicles.
• Supporting technicians with structural repairs, panel fitting, and vehicle reassembly.
• Using specialist tools and equipment under supervision.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and workmanship.
• Following all health and safety procedures.
• Keeping the workshop clean, organised, and efficient.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the site.
• Developing technical knowledge through ongoing training and mentoring.

About You

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to learn and build a successful career within the automotive industry.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A genuine interest in vehicle repair and the automotive sector.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• A willingness to learn new skills and take on challenges.
• Strong attention to detail.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A genuine interest in vehicle repair and the automotive sector.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• A willingness to learn new skills and take on challenges.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability, flexibility, and a strong work ethic.
• The ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• A willingness to support colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture.

Previous experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.

If you're looking to start your career in the automotive repair industry and want to learn from experienced professionals within a successful and growing organisation, Manpower would love to hear from you.