Vehicle Panel Beater

Halo Accident Repair Centre Ltd; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Living wage

Health apps

Pension

Discounts

Refer a friend

Team events

Paid breaks

Job summary

Halo Accident Repair Centre Ltd in Harrow is hiring a Panel Beater to repair vehicles to their original condition in a modern, busy shop. You will repair panels, weld and fit components, and work to insurers’ standards with attention to detail.

You should have proven panel-beater experience, be confident with MET skills, and be able to work under pressure in a team. A £1,500 joining bonus is on offer along with a strong benefits package and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a vehicle panel beater in an automotive repair environment.
• Confidence in repairing Hybrid and EV vehicles using appropriate methods.
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of vehicle repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform panel repair and replacement to the highest standard.
• Weld and fit replacement panels and components securely.
• Apply fillers and sealants to smooth surfaces and prep for painting.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized workplace.
• Follow safety protocols and company policies.

Skills

Panel beater experience

Hybrid and EV repair

Detail-oriented

Team player

Job description

Salary: £21-23 per hour (up to £59,800 per annum) depending on experience and qualifications with an increase on completion of probation

Hours: 6.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday and 1 in 2 Saturday mornings depending on business needs.

Halo is the industry leading UK-based accident repair group, with 39 established accident repair centresacross the UK.

Partnered with IRS (Intelligent Repair Services) based in Germany, who are the largest provider of accident claim services in Europe, this partnership provides Halo with an unrivalled platform and the resource for excellent training, development and employee packages!

We are looking for a Panel Beater to join our Accident Repair Centre in Harrow. You will be responsible for carefully repairing damaged vehicles to their original condition, delivering high-quality results that meet our insurers’ rigorous standards. With a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of vehicle repair, you will work efficiently in a modern fast-paced clean environment, collaborating as a team player and consistently meeting tight deadlines.

Take a look at what you will be doing here!

We are creating the next generation of repair centres, driven by a passion for service, quality, and customer focus, and we want you to be a part of it! If successful you will receive a £1,500 bonus for joining the Halo Team!

This role will include, but is not limited to:

• Perform panel repair and replacement to the highest standard.
• Demonstrate confidence in MET skills, such as rebuilding doors and fitting front panels and other vehicle components using the correct tools and equipment.
• Weld and bond replacement panels and components securely.
• Apply fillers and sealants to smooth surfaces and prepare them for painting.
• Always maintain a clean and organized workplace.
• Ensure all equipment and tools are used in accordance with safety requirements and maintained to a high standard.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE, to prevent accidents.
• Follow company procedures, policies, practices, and management instructions.
• Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude throughout the workday.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience as a vehicle panel beater in an automotive repair environment.
• Confident in repairing Hybrid and EV vehicles using appropriate methods.
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of vehicle repair.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player, eager to support colleagues.
• Capable of completing tasks from start to finish within set timeframes and to a high standard.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and manage high volumes of work.

Our Values

• Be Proud – take pride in your work and celebrate your successes, big or small.
• Keep It Simple – simple solutions are harder to find than complex ones, but consistency and simplicity matter most.
• Do the Right Thing – if it feels right in your heart, do it. If it doesn’t, then don’t.
• And most importantly, always be extraordinary.

Halo is extremely well known within the insurance industry for having extraordinarily high performing people and since we are a people thinking business, we know that it’s our teams and centres that provide extraordinary results. Therefore, you can expect an excellent package and environment.

• Accredited Living Wage Employer
• Employee assistance programme for you and your family
• Health and wellbeing apps
• Retail and restaurant discount and cashback
• Life Insurance
• virtualGP
• Enhanced family friendly pay such as maternity and paternity
• Free fruit and pizza
• Refer a friend bonus incentive
• Employee recognition rewards
• Team Event Budget (do something fun together!)
• Discounted LV insurance
• Get appreciated for your time with paid breaks
• We invest in YOU with opportunities for career progression
• Pension contributions
• Work within a modern and clean working environment
• And we are always open to hearing what our people want!

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. We are an inclusive workplace, where staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves.