Panel Beater: Precision Body Repairs + Chassis Alignment

National Vehicle Distribution; Dublin; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Staff Purchase Scheme: Tyres, Tools

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

Bike to Work

Death In Service Benefit

Digital GP

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Job summary

National Vehicle Distribution is seeking an experienced Panel Beater for our Accident Repair Centre in Ireland. The role involves high-quality body repairs, panel replacement, alignment, and welding to exacting standards.

You will work within a skilled team, handling light to heavy repairs, using specialist tools, and ensuring safety and efficiency. A clean Class B licence is essential, with the potential for a workshop bonus and shift premium on a 4-day week schedule.

Qualifications

• All types of panel replacement: bonded, welded (steel/alloy).
• Chassis alignment: pulling, jigging and measuring.
• EV cars: some electrical training (Powering down HV battery).
• Good knowledge of suspension work using spring compressors and bearing press.
• Basic knowledge of ADAS and 4 wheel alignment (training given).
• Diagnostics, fault finding, pre and post scans.
• Basic mechanical knowledge; assess engine damage before insurance body repair starts.
• All types of filler work, priming and prepping for paint.

Responsibilities

• The role is responsible for carrying out high-quality vehicle body repairs, including panel replacement, alignment, cosmetic and heavy repairs, to manufacturer and company standards.
• Working as part of a skilled bodyshop team, the position requires expertise in strip and refit, panel repair, chassis alignment, and welding, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest possible quality.
• A full, clean Class B driving licence is essential for this role.

Skills

Panel replacement

Chassis alignment

EV car systems

Suspension work

ADAS & 4-wheel alignment

Diagnostics & fault finding

Mechanical knowledge

Job description

National Vehicle Distribution is seeking an experienced Panel Beater for our Accident Repair Centre in Ireland. The role involves high-quality body repairs, panel replacement, alignment, and welding to exacting standards.

You will work within a skilled team, handling light to heavy repairs, using specialist tools, and ensuring safety and efficiency. A clean Class B licence is essential, with the potential for a workshop bonus and shift premium on a 4-day week schedule.