Vehicle Panel Beater

Halo Accident Repair Centre Ltd; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK accident repair group is seeking a Vehicle Panel Beater at their Shoreham location. The role involves repairing damaged vehicles to meet rigorous insurer standards, with a focus on quality and teamwork in a modern environment. Candidates should have proven experience in vehicle repair, particularly with Hybrid and EV vehicles. The position offers a competitive salary of £54,600 per annum and numerous employee benefits including career progression opportunities and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Employee assistance programme

Health and wellbeing apps

Cycle scheme

Gym discounts

Discounts and cashback

Life Insurance

Enhanced family-friendly pay

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in an automotive repair environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform panel repair and replacement to the highest standard.
• Weld and bond replacement panels securely.
• Apply fillers and sealants to surfaces.
• Maintain a clean and organized workplace.

Skills

Proven experience as a vehicle panel beater

Confidence in repairing Hybrid and EV vehicles

In-depth knowledge of vehicle repair

Attention to detail

Collaborative team player

Ability to manage high volumes of work

Job description

Vehicle Panel Beater

Salary: £54,600 per annum (£21 per hour) with an increase on completion of 6 month probation.

Hours: 7am – 5pm Monday to Friday and 1 in 2 Saturday mornings depending on business needs.

Location: Halo ARC Shoreham.

Halo is the industry leading UK-based accident repair group, with 38 established accident repair centres across the UK. Partnered with IRS (Intelligent Repair Services) based in Germany, 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 Shoreham. 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 https://youtu.be/3TsQnreLRNo?si=bSu6H89E6afv9q3d!

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!

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 organised 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 organised 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.

Benefits

• Accredited Living Wage Employer
• Employee assistance programme for you and your family
• Health and wellbeing apps
• Cycle scheme
• Gym discounts
• 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
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays
• 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.

To discuss this position or any of our positions in more detail feel free to contact our recruitment team via [e-mail] or call 01243 546185, we aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.