Sponsorship to work in the UK - Vehicle Panel Beaters / Strip and Assembler

ACTIVATE GROUP LIMITED; Durban; On-site; GBP 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Sponsored Panel Beater / Strip and Assembler to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in the UK while receiving full sponsorship. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality vehicle repairs, maintaining customer satisfaction, and adhering to safety regulations. The company values teamwork and accountability, providing a supportive environment for all employees. With benefits such as paid flights, accommodation, and generous holiday entitlement, this position promises to be rewarding both professionally and personally.

Benefits

Sponsorship

Paid flight to the UK

First month's accommodation paid

33 days holiday

Health cash plan

Enhanced parental pay

Life assurance

Free breakfasts and fruit

Birthday surprise

Qualifications

• Must have Police Clearance and pass an English Test for Visa.
• Experience as a repair technician is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction in vehicle repairs of all types.
• Perform work safely and cost-effectively.

Skills

Qualified Technician

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Health & Safety Regulations Knowledge

Time Management Skills

Teamwork Skills

Relevant Industry Experience

Job description

Job title: Sponsored Panel Beater / Strip and Assembler

Department:

Activate Accident Repair

Location:

United Kingdom

Hours:

45 hours per week

About the role

This role will be sponsored by Activate Accident Repair. To obtain sponsorship and apply for a Visa, you must have:

• Police Clearance
• English Test for Visa (IELTS or equivalent)
• Tuberculosis Test

Once we receive your CV, we will contact you for a video call. A team will travel to South Africa in October for a Skills Assessment Day.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction in vehicle repairs of all types.
• Perform work safely and cost-effectively.
• Use your knowledge and skills to restore vehicles to a high standard.
• Observe, recognize, and report vehicle body damage.

Skills and experience

• Qualified Technician.
• Positive attitude and good teamwork skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and compliance.
• Experience as a repair technician.
• Good time management skills.
• Relevant industry experience.

Benefits

• Sponsorship
• Paid flight to the UK
• First month's accommodation paid
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Health cash plan (covering dental and optical check-ups)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay
• Life assurance: three times your basic salary
• Free breakfasts and fruit
• Birthday surprise for everyone!

What you can expect from us

At Activate Group, supporting our team members is a priority. Whether at our offices in Halifax or Peterborough, at our AAR sites, or working from home, we ensure you have the support needed to succeed. We offer health and wellbeing benefits, employee recognition, and small perks like free fruit and cereal.

About us

Recognized by the Sunday Times as one of the UK’s 100 fastest-growing private companies, we employ over 800 staff nationwide. We collaborate with major UK fleets and insurance companies, supporting drivers involved in road incidents through our contact centres in Halifax and Peterborough. We manage vehicle repairs at our own body shops and through a UK-wide network of independent repair partners.

Our purpose and values

Purpose: Make someone's bad day better

Values:

• Make it happen – Be accountable, take initiative, work quickly, and do quality work.
• Strive for better – Be bold, challenge norms, and make continuous small improvements.
• Win together – Be a team player, celebrate wins, learn, and respect each other.