Panel Beater

Vehicle Panel Beater

Location: Amesbury
Salary: £54,600 per annum (£21.00 per hour), increasing on successful completion of probation
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Looking for a role where your skills are recognised, your earning potential is excellent, and you'll work in one of the UK's leading accident repair groups?

If you're an experienced Vehicle Panel Beater looking for a modern workshop, excellent benefits and genuine career progression, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Join a business that continues to invest in its technicians through industry-leading training, state-of-the-art facilities and long-term career development.

Working within a clean, well-equipped accident repair centre, you'll repair a wide range of vehicles to manufacturer and insurance standards while benefiting from a supportive team environment and an outstanding employee package.

The Role

As a Vehicle Panel Beater, you'll be responsible for repairing accident-damaged vehicles back to their pre-accident condition using the latest repair methods and equipment. You'll work efficiently while maintaining exceptional quality standards and collaborating closely with the wider bodyshop team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality panel repairs and panel replacement.
• Weld, bond and align replacement panels and vehicle components.
• Complete MET duties including rebuilding doors, fitting front panels and refitting vehicle components where required.
• Prepare repaired panels using fillers and sealants ready for paint.
• Repair vehicles in line with manufacturer and insurance repair standards.
• Work on Hybrid and Electric Vehicles using approved repair methods.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Panel Beater within an accident repair centre.
• Excellent knowledge of modern vehicle repair techniques.
• Experience repairing Hybrid and Electric Vehicles is highly desirable.
• Confident carrying out structural and cosmetic panel repairs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Able to work independently and as part of a busy team.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £54,600 per annum (£21.00 per hour).
• Salary increase following successful completion of probation.
• Paid breaks.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Accredited Living Wage Employer.
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• Health and wellbeing support including wellbeing apps and virtual GP.
• Life Insurance.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and family-friendly policies.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Retail, restaurant and cashback discounts.
• Discounted LV Insurance.
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Employee recognition and reward programmes.
• Team social budget.
• Free fruit and regular team pizza days.
• Modern, clean and fully equipped workshop.
• Ongoing manufacturer training and excellent career progression opportunities.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 5:00pm
• 1 in 2 Saturday mornings, depending on business needs.

Apply Now

If you think you are a good fit for this Vehicle Panel Beater role, please contact Cian at Auto Skills UK, quoting job reference number 54124.

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