Panel Beater / Panel Technician

Description:

PANEL BEATER / PANEL TECHNICIAN

Location: Preston
Salary: Competitive Salary Plus Company Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week

Looking for a Panel Beater role where your body repair skills are valued, you're rewarded with a competitive salary and company benefits, and you can enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern?

If you're an experienced Panel Beater / Panel Technician looking for your next career move, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair environment where technical expertise, quality workmanship, and attention to detail are recognised.

Working Monday to Friday for 42.5 hours per week, you'll be responsible for carrying out high-quality repairs to accident-damaged vehicles while working alongside an experienced Bodyshop team. If you're looking for a permanent position with a structured working week and company benefits, this could be an excellent next step.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
·Competitive Salary
·Company Benefits
·Monday to Friday working pattern
·42.5 hours per week
·Full-time, permanent employment
·Professional accident repair environment
·Opportunity to utilise your specialist body repair skills
·Long-term career development opportunities

THE ROLE
As a Panel Beater / Panel Technician, you'll be responsible for repairing accident-damaged vehicles to a consistently high standard, ensuring repairs are completed efficiently, safely, and in line with required repair methods.

Key responsibilities include:
·Assessing damaged vehicle panels and determining the appropriate repair methods.
·Carrying out structural and non-structural body repairs to accident-damaged vehicles.
·Repairing, replacing, aligning, and fitting vehicle body panels and components.
·Using specialist body repair tools and equipment safely and effectively.
·Working to manufacturer repair methods and relevant industry standards.
·Working closely with MET Technicians, Paint Technicians, and other Bodyshop colleagues to maintain an efficient repair process.
·Completing allocated repairs within agreed timescales while maintaining excellent workmanship.
·Inspecting completed repairs to ensure panels are correctly aligned and meet the required quality standards.

ABOUT YOU
This opportunity would suit an experienced Panel Beater / Panel Technician / Vehicle Body Repair Technician / Car Body Repairer who takes pride in producing high-quality repairs.

You'll ideally have:
·Previous experience as a Panel Beater or Panel Technician within a professional Bodyshop or accident repair environment.
·Recognised apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Body Repair (NVQ / IMI / SVQ / ATA), with ongoing commitment to continuous professional development.
·Strong knowledge of modern vehicle body construction and accident repair techniques.
·Experience carrying out both structural and non-structural body repairs.
·Excellent attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality workmanship.
·The ability to work efficiently while maintaining consistently high standards.
·Strong organisation and the ability to work effectively as part of a skilled workshop team.
·A full UK driving licence.

APPLY TODAY
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Panel Beater / Panel Technician offering a competitive salary, company benefits, and a consistent 42.5-hour Monday to Friday working pattern.

If you're looking for your next challenge in Preston and want a role where your specialist body repair skills and experience are properly recognised, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration or contact Chris at AutoSkills UK and quote job number 53812