Vehicle Bodyshop Technician

AKA; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run client in Leeds is seeking a Bodyshop Technician with a competitive salary starting from £37,000, depending on experience. This full-time role involves working Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5 pm, with optional overtime on Saturdays. Responsibilities include masking and polishing, preparing surfaces for painting, and mending vehicle bodywork. Candidates should have Level 3 in Paint or Panel and a keen attention to detail, with opportunities for those who are newly qualified but eager to excel.

Benefits

Strong salary basic

Thriving working environment

Family run business

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accident Repair Centre.
• Proven track record of working on various tasks.
• Ability to handle both paint and panel duties.

Responsibilities

• Masking and polishing vehicles.
• Preparing surfaces for painting and colour matching.
• Completing jobs to high industry standards.
• Assessing damaged vehicles.
• Mending parts of vehicles' bodywork.

Skills

Attention to detail

Paint Systems knowledge

Expertise in bodywork repair

Education

Level 3 in Paint or Panel (NVQ or City and Guilds)

IMI Accreditation

Job description

Ak a Recruitment are excited to bring you this Bodyshop Technician role working for our family run client based in Leeds. Working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm, there is opportunity for overtime on Saturdays however this isn't compulsory. Salary basic starts from £37k, depending on experience. This role could also be open to someone who is newly qualified but is able to hit the ground running.

Job Duties Include:

• Masking and Polishing
• Examining and Preparing surfaces to be painted
• Preparing, colour matching and mixing paints
• Completing jobs to the highest industry standards
• Making Assessments of damaged Vehicles
• Mending Parts of a vehicles bodywork
• Removing dents in panels

Requirements:

• Level 3 in Paint or Panel (NVQ or City and Guilds)
• IMI Accreditation is advantageous for this role
• A high Attention to detail
• A proven track record of a range of tasks completed both big and small
• Up to date knowledge of Paint Systems

Reasons to apply:

• Family run business
• Thriving working environment
• Strong salary basic

If you have valuable experience working within an Accident Repair Centre and a range of knowledge within the Paint/Panel position this is a great opportunity for you! With a blend of both paint and panel duties, this company is open to an improver who is keen to learn and develop their skill sets on light commercial vehicles. To apply for this role please send your CV in confidence to us here at aka Recruitment, job reference for this role is Aka3564.