Vehicle Panel Technician

The Recruitment Fix; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working environment

Job summary

The Recruitment Fix, on behalf of a leading independent repair centre in Rochdale, is seeking a Vehicle Panel Technician. You will repair accident damaged vehicles to original specification, using jig and pulling equipment, and be responsible for quality checks and paperwork.

Hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am–5.00pm, with Saturdays by agreement. Excellent working environment and a highly competitive package are offered by a family‑owned business.

Qualifications

• Experience in panel repair and ability to perform welding to BS10125 standards.
• Qualified to Level 3 City and Guilds or ATA equivalent in panel repair.
• Experience using jig and pulling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Remove and replace non-structural damaged parts.
• Perform cold filler and cosmetic repairs.
• Remove and replace structural panels to original manufacturer specifications.
• Use jig and pulling equipment.
• Liaise with estimators on additional repairs/parts.
• Complete quality control sections for BS10125.
• Quality check own work and test lights, A/C and fluids.
• Complete daily time sheets and job cards.
• Maintain a clean, tidy workspace.
• Deliver good customer service aligned to customer needs.

Skills

Panel repair

Welding

Estimator liaison

Quality control

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Level 3 City and Guilds or ATA equivalent in panel repair

Tools

Jig and pulling equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

Vehicle Panel Technician

Rochdale

• * Salary up to £46k pa
• * Excellent working environment
• * Days Monday to Friday
• * 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 centre 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 customer's needs

To be considered for this position you must be able to demonstrate previous experience in the above and be qualified to Level 3 City and Guilds or 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