Vehicle Panel Technician

THE RECRUITMENT FIX LIMITED; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

THE RECRUITMENT FIX LIMITED is recruiting a Vehicle Panel Technician for a role in Rochdale to repair accident-damaged vehicles to original specification. You will perform non-structural and structural repairs, use jig and pulling equipment, and liaise with estimators on additional parts required.

The role requires Level 3 City and Guilds or ATA equivalent in panel repair and welding qualifications BS10125; hours are Monday to Friday days, with optional Saturdays by agreement.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 City and Guilds or ATA equivalent in panel repair.
• Required welding qualifications as per BS10125.
• Experience with jig and pulling equipment and quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Remove and replace non-structural damaged parts.
• Perform cold filler and cosmetic repairs.
• Remove and replace structural panels to manufacturer specifications.
• Use jig and pulling equipment for panel alignment.
• Liaise with estimators regarding additional repairs/parts needed.
• Complete quality control sections for BS10125.
• Quality check own work including lights, air conditioning and fluids.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned and complete daily time sheets.
• Maintain a clean, tidy work area and meet customer service expectations.

Skills

Panel repair

Welding qualifications

Jig and pulling equipment

Quality control

Time management

Customer liaison with estimators

Education

Level 3 City and Guilds in Panel Repair

ATA equivalent in panel repair

BS10125 welding qualifications

Job description

Vehicle Panel Technician

Rochdale

Salary up to £46k pa

Excellent working environment

Monday to Friday Days

Varied and interesting role

Our client has been at the forefront of Car, Light Van and Commercial vehicle repairs for 40 years. Their experience has enabled them to sustain growth in the market by offering a Total Service Package all under one roof.

On their behalf we are recruiting for a Vehicle Panel Technician to join their prestigious center in Rochdale. The role is to repair accident damaged vehicles back to original specification

Key responsibilities and skills include;

• Removal and replacement of non-structural damaged parts
• Cold filler and cosmetic repairs
• Removal and replacement of structural panel to original/manufacturers specification
• Ability to use Jig and pulling equipment
• Responsible to liaise with Estimators regarding additional repairs/parts required on jobs being worked on
• Responsible for completion of applicable sections of the quality control sheet for BS10125
• To quality check own work carried out and check operation of lights, Air Con and fluid levels before passing for valet
• To undertake additional duties as may be assigned from time to time
• To complete daily time sheet and job card write up
• Accountable for cleanliness within the workplace ensuring a clean, tidy work area at all times
• Awareness of Customer service ethics and expectations of meeting the customers needs
• To be considered for this position you must be able to demonstrate previous experience in the above and be qualified toLevel 3 City and Guildsor ATA equivalent in panel repair and required welding qualifications associated to BS10125
• Hours of work are Monday to Friday 7.30 till 5.00, Saturdays if required with prior agreement additional to standard hours.

In return for the above you will be offered a highly competitive package working for a well respected independent family owned business