Vehicle Panel Beater

Tru Talent; Caldicot; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Flexible start times

Additional training

Job summary

Tru Talent is seeking a skilled Panel Beater / Panel Technician in Caldicot to join a leading bodyshop. The role involves repairing damaged vehicles to manufacturer specifications using modern equipment and techniques, with a clear path to bonus hours and additional training.

The ideal candidate will hold an ATA or NVQ equivalent, have apprenticeship experience, and thrive in a team-focused environment, delivering high-quality body repairs with attention to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship as Panel Beater/Panel Technician with a technical qualification (NVQ/VCQ/SVQ/ATA)
• Experience in a busy body shop; able to work in a team
• Knowledge of panel repair to factory specifications and safety standards

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced accident repair centre
• Follow repair techniques to factory specifications and customer satisfaction
• Remove damaged panels and parts, repair or replace them
• Use welding equipment, hand tools, and power tools to reshape and fit panels
• Smooth dents and imperfections with fillers and sanders
• Align body parts for assembly and fit
• Collaborate with team to ensure timely repairs
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Keep up-to-date with industry standards and techniques

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Apprenticeship

Education

NVQ/ATA equivalent

Job description

Panel Beater

Location: Caldicot

Annual Salary: Up to £54,000

Hours: 42.5 Hour Working Week

Extras: Achievable Bonus, Flexible Start times, Additional Training and more

Our client is looking for a talented and efficient Panel Beater / Panel Technician with a valid ATA or NVQ equivalent to join this leading team. You will be repairing damaged vehicles in line with the manufacturers' specifications within a state-of-the-art Bodyshop, utilising modern equipment and techniques.

Responsibilities for Panel Beater / Panel Technician / Car Body Repair Technician:

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced accident repair centre
• Follow the correct repair techniques and produce work in line with factory specifications and customer satisfaction
• Remove damaged panels and parts, and repair or replace them
• Use welding equipment, hand tools, and power tools to reshape and fit panels
• Smooth out dents and small imperfections using fillers and sanders
• Align body parts for assembly and fit
• Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure timely completion of repairs
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Keep up-to-date with industry standards and techniques

Skills and Qualifications for Panel Beater / Panel Technician / Car Body Repair Technician:

• You will have served a recognised apprenticeship as a Panel Beater / Panel Technician / Car Body Repair Technician and gained a technical qualification (such as NVQ / VCQ / SVQ / ATA)
• You must have previous experience working as a Panel Beater / Panel Technician / Car Body Repair Technician within a busy body shop and be a strong team player with a self-motivation to earn bonus hours
• You will work to the highest standard and demonstrate a sound up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques with both heavy and minor crash repair

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