Vehicle Body Repair Technician - Flexible Hours

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £22–£24 per hour

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Career progression

23 days’ annual leave + holidays

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Vehicle Body Repair Technician in Gloucester to join a busy accident repair centre. This permanent role offers a competitive hourly rate and genuine long-term career prospects within a large, reputable automotive grouping.

The ideal candidate will have MET, panel and paint experience, a full UK driving licence and be able to work independently within a team-focused workshop. ATA or IMI/NVQ qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Practical experience across MET, panel and paint disciplines.
• IMI or NVQ Vehicle Body Repair qualifications advantageous but not essential.
• ATA accreditation or equivalent desirable.
• Strong practical ability with full body repairs.

Responsibilities

• Remove damaged panels and parts for repair or replacement.
• Repair dents, minor holes and rusted areas.
• Fit replacement panels where damage cannot be repaired.
• Strip and fit MET components.
• Remove old paintwork, sealant and rust.
• Prepare, clean and mask repair areas.
• Color-match, prime and spray repaired panels.
• Refinish, seal and wax completed repairs.
• Work independently and to high standards.

Skills

MET experience

Panel & paint

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

IMI/NVQ in Vehicle Body Repair

ATA accreditation (desirable)

Job description

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Vehicle Body Repair Technician in Gloucester to join a busy accident repair centre. This permanent role offers a competitive hourly rate and genuine long-term career prospects within a large, reputable automotive grouping.

The ideal candidate will have MET, panel and paint experience, a full UK driving licence and be able to work independently within a team-focused workshop. ATA or IMI/NVQ qualifications are desirable.