Panel Beater

PANEL BEATER / PANEL TECHNICIAN

Location: Reading
Basic Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (40 hours per week)

Looking for a Panel Beater role where your body repair skills are properly rewarded, you can enjoy a consistent 40-hour Monday to Friday working week, and have the opportunity to earn up to £55,000 DOE?

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 valued. With a salary of up to £55,000 DOE, this role offers a strong earning opportunity for an experienced vehicle body repair professional.

Working Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, you'll benefit from a structured 40-hour working week, giving you a consistent working pattern while carrying out high-quality repairs on accident-damaged vehicles. If you're looking for a permanent position where your skills and experience are recognised, this could be an excellent next step.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Salary of up to £55,000 DOE
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• 8:00am - 5:00pm working hours
• 40 hours per week
• Full-time, permanent employment
• Professional accident repair environment
• Strong earning potential
• 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.

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