PANEL BEATER / PANEL TECHNICIAN
 
Location: Kilmarnock
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000+ Basic Salary DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; Friday, 8:30am - 3:00pm (40 hours per week)
 
Are you an experienced Panel Beater looking for a permanent opportunity with a competitive salary and an earlier finish every Friday? This is an opportunity to join an accident repair operation in Kilmarnock, offering a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern and a shorter working day to finish the week.
 
If you take pride in producing high-quality repairs, have strong technical ability and want a role that offers a better balance between work and personal time, this could be the next step in your automotive career.
 
WHAT''S IN IT FOR YOU?
·Basic Salary: £35,000 - £45,000+ depending on experience.
·Permanent Employment: Full-time, permanent position.
·Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with no regular weekend working specified.
·Early Friday Finish: 3:00pm finish every Friday.
·Working Hours: 40 hours per week.
 
THE ROLE
As a Panel Beater / Panel Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out structural and non-structural repairs to accident-damaged vehicles, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately and to the required standards.
You will play an important role in restoring vehicles to their pre-accident condition, using your technical skills and experience to deliver high-quality workmanship.
 
Your responsibilities will include:
·Assessing vehicle damage and determining appropriate repair methods.
·Removing, repairing and replacing damaged body panels and structural components.
·Carrying out panel beating, reshaping and alignment work.
·Using specialist tools and equipment to complete vehicle body repairs.
·Ensuring panel gaps, contours and vehicle alignment meet the required standards.
·Working alongside MET Technicians and Paint Sprayers throughout the repair process.
·Following manufacturer repair methods and relevant safety procedures.
·Maintaining high standards of workmanship, accuracy and productivity.
 
ABOUT YOU
·Previous experience working as a Panel Beater or Panel Technician within an accident repair centre or Bodyshop.
·Confident carrying out structural and non-structural vehicle body repairs.
·Competent in panel removal, replacement, reshaping and alignment.
·Relevant automotive qualifications such as IMI, ATA, NVQ, SVQ, VSQ or an equivalent industry-recognised qualification.
·Completion of a recognised automotive apprenticeship will also be considered.
·Good understanding of vehicle construction, repair methods and safe working practices.
·A reliable, organised approach with good attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
 
APPLY TODAY
If you are an experienced Panel Beater looking for a permanent opportunity in Kilmarnock, with a competitive salary and the benefit of an earlier Friday finish, we would like to hear from you.
 
For more information or to apply, contact Chris at AutoSkills UK and quote job number 54933.
 
Right to Work: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to employment.