PANEL BEATER / PANEL TECHNICIAN
 
Location: Slough
Salary: £50,000 Basic Salary + Bonus
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:30pm
 
Are you a skilled Panel Beater who wants an early finish and your weekends to yourself? This permanent role in Slough runs Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:30pm, so you are done for the day by mid-afternoon with time left for life outside the Bodyshop.
 
If you take pride in quality panel repairs and want to join a professional accident repair team where good workmanship is valued, this could be the right next step in your career.
 
WHAT''S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Basic Salary: £50,000.
- Bonus: A bonus on top of your basic salary.
- Early Finish: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:30pm.
- Weekends Off: No weekend working.
- Permanent Employment: A full-time, permanent position.
 
THE ROLE
As a Panel Beater / Panel Technician, you will carry out accident damage panel repairs, returning vehicles to their pre-accident condition using manufacturer-approved methods and to the required quality standards.
 
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assessing accident damage and deciding on the most effective repair method.
- Repairing damaged panels using traditional panel beating and modern repair techniques.
- Removing, replacing and aligning bolt-on and welded panels.
- Carrying out MIG/MAG and spot welding where required.
- Preparing repaired areas to a high standard ready for the paint shop.
- Following manufacturer repair methods and health and safety procedures.
- Working with MET Technicians, Painters and the Workshop Controller to keep repairs on schedule.
- Maintaining high standards of workmanship, accuracy and attention to detail.
 
ABOUT YOU
- Previous experience as a Panel Beater or Panel Technician within an accident repair centre or Bodyshop.
- Recognised apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Accident Repair Body (NVQ / IMI / SVQ / VRQ / ATA or equivalent).
- Competent welding skills, including MIG/MAG and spot welding.
- Good understanding of manufacturer repair methods and safe working practices.
- Able to work accurately and maintain high standards of workmanship.
- A reliable, organised approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
 
APPLY TODAY
If you are a skilled Panel Beater or Panel Technician looking for a permanent Monday to Friday role in Slough with an early finish, we would like to hear from you.
 
For more information or to apply, contact Chris at AutoSkills UK and quote job number 54439.
 
Right to Work: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to employment.