Heavy Vehicle Panel Beater & Weld/Fab Specialist

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

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.