Body Shop Panel Beaters

Crewit Resourcing; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ Martley Limited in Portlaoise, Co. Laois, is seeking experienced Body Shop Panel Beaters for immediate start at their Portlaoise facility.

The role involves repairing heavy vehicles, realigning chassis, performing welding and fabrication, using diagnostic tools, and conducting post-repair inspections to ensure safety and quality. Work is 39 hours per week with annual pay around €36,605.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Panel Beater role.
• Panel Beater certification is a bonus but not mandatory.
• Experience with heavy trucks and plant vehicles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess and repair damage on heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), buses, and plant machinery.
• Realign chassis, remove/replace damaged panels, and perform fabrication and structural repairs.
• Operate heavy-duty jigs, hydraulic presses, and welding tools.
• Conduct cutting, grinding, and MIG/MAG/TIG welding on steel/aluminium.
• Carry out pre- and post-repair inspections for safety/quality compliance.
• Collaborate with paint technicians and workshop staff to complete jobs.
• Maintain accurate job cards and work reports.
• Adhere to health and safety standards for heavy vehicle repair environments.

Skills

Welding

Metal fabrication

Panel beating

Heavy vehicle repair

Education

Panel Beater certification

Tools

Welding tools

Diagnostic tools

Measuring tools

Job description

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Application Details

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Job Description

Our client, PJ Martley Limited, based in Portlaoise, Co. Laois, is currently seeking Body Shop Panel Beaters for immediate start for their facility in Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• To assess and repair damage on a variety of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), buses, and plant machinery.
• To realign chassis, remove and replace damaged panels, and carry out fabrication and structural repairs
• To operate equipment such as heavy-duty jigs, hydraulic presses, and welding tools.
• To conduct cutting, grinding, and MIG/MAG/TIG welding on steel and aluminium components.
• To carry out pre- and post-repair inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• To collaborate with paint technicians and workshop staff to complete jobs efficiently.
• To maintain accurate job cards and work reports.
• To adhere to health and safety standards specific to heavy vehicle repair environments.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years previous experience in a Panel Beater role
• Experience with commercial trucks and plant vehicles is an advantage
• Candidate must be competent to carry out high-quality structural and cosmetic repairs on heavy-duty vehicles and machinery-Panel Beater certification is a plus but is not mandatory
• Strong welding and metal fabrication skills.
• Proven ability to work on large-scale body structures and heavy vehicle chassis.
• Comfortable using diagnostic and measuring tools for large vehicles.
• Knowledge of body repair processes for articulated lorries, tippers, buses, and diggers.
• Experience with fibreglass and composite materials is a plus.
• Certification in welding or heavy vehicle structural repair is a bonus

Annual remuneration: €36,605.00; Pay rate €18.05 per hour

Work Location: PJ Martley Limited, Kilminchy, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 CPA4

Number of hours work each week: 39

• Sector: transportation and storage

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]