Vehicle Panel Beater

AutoSkills (United Kingdom); West of England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £48,000 DOE

Mon-Fri working pattern

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

AutoSkills in United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Panel Beater for a full-time, permanent role. You will repair accident-damaged vehicles to high standards, working closely with a skilled team to ensure safety and quality.

The role offers a Monday to Friday pattern, a competitive salary up to £48,000 depending on experience, and clear opportunities for career progression within a modern bodyshop environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Panel Beater in an accident repair centre or bodyshop.
• Strong knowledge of modern vehicle construction and repair methods.
• Experience with panel repairs, alignment and structural repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor and major panel repairs and replacement work on accident-damaged vehicles.
• Complete structural repairs, panel alignment, welding and metal finishing where required.
• Assess vehicle damage and select appropriate repair methods and techniques.
• Carry out repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications and approved repair procedures.
• Collaborate with MET Technicians, Paint Technicians, Estimators and Workshop Controllers.
• Identify additional damage and communicate requirements to relevant team members.
• Complete repairs within agreed production times while maintaining high workmanship.
• Follow bodyshop quality standards and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Panel Beater

Welding

Metal Finishing

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Education

IMI/ATA qualifications advantageous

Job description

Salary: Up to £48,000 Depending on Experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:00 - 17:00

Looking for a role where your Panel Beater skills are recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can continue to progress?

If you're an experienced Panel Beater looking for your next move, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair centre where technical ability, quality workmanship and experience are genuinely valued.

Offering a salary of up to £48,000 depending on experience, you'll benefit from a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend commitments. You'll work within a modern, well-equipped bodyshop alongside a skilled team, giving you the opportunity to use your expertise, develop your career and build a stable, long-term future within a professional accident repair environment.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary - Up to £48,000 DOE
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern
• Career Progression Opportunities

THE ROLE

As an Experienced Panel Beater, you will be responsible for repairing and restoring accident-damaged vehicles to a consistently high standard. You'll work closely with the wider accident repair team to ensure vehicles are repaired safely, efficiently and in line with manufacturer repair methods and professional bodyshop quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out minor and major panel repairs and replacement work on accident-damaged vehicles
• Complete structural repairs, panel alignment, welding and metal finishing where required
• Assess vehicle damage and select appropriate repair methods and techniques
• Carry out repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications and approved repair procedures
• Work closely with MET Technicians, Paint Technicians, Estimators and Workshop Controllers
• Identify additional damage and communicate requirements to relevant team members
• Complete repairs within agreed production times while maintaining excellent workmanship
• Follow bodyshop quality standards, Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices

ABOUT YOU

• Proven experience as a Panel Beater, Panel Technician or Vehicle Body Repair Technician within an accident repair centre or bodyshop
• Strong knowledge of modern vehicle construction and accident repair methods
• Experience carrying out panel repairs, replacement, alignment and structural repairs
• Strong welding, metal finishing and associated body repair skills
• Ability to assess vehicle damage and determine appropriate repair methods
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and vehicle safety
• Ability to work efficiently to deadlines, production targets and agreed repair times
• Strong team player with a professional and positive attitude
• IMI and/or ATA qualifications advantageous but not essential
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

APPLY TODAY

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair business that values its employees, offers genuine career progression and provides long-term stability within a modern working environment. If you're an experienced Panel Beater looking for a role where your technical skills, experience and workmanship will be recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.