Multiskilled Technician - Panel & Paint in Swanscombe

MULTISKILLED BODYSHOP TECHNICIAN (PANEL, PAINT & STRIP & FIT)
 
Location: Swanscombe
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000+ Basic Salary DOE
OTE: £55,000+
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, flexible start time, 45 hours per week + overtime available on Saturdays, 9:00am - 4:00pm
 
Are you a multiskilled Bodyshop Technician who enjoys seeing a repair through from strip-down to final finish? This role in Swanscombe makes full use of your panel, paint and strip and fit skills, with a flexible start time Monday to Friday and the option of Saturday overtime when you want to earn more.
 
If you like variety in your working day and take pride in the quality of every stage of the repair, this could be the right next step in your career.
 
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Basic Salary: £40,000 - £50,000+ DOE.
- OTE: £55,000+.
- Flexible Start: Choose a start time that suits you, Monday to Friday.
- Saturday Overtime: Available 9:00am - 4:00pm for extra earnings.
- Varied Work: Use your full range of panel, paint and strip and fit skills.
- Permanent Employment: A full-time, permanent position.
 
THE ROLE
As a Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician, you will carry out accident repairs across panel, paint and strip and fit, returning vehicles to their pre-accident condition using manufacturer-approved methods and to the required quality standards.
 
Your responsibilities will include:
- Stripping and refitting mechanical, electrical and trim components to allow access for repair.
- Repairing, replacing and aligning damaged panels, including welding where required.
- Preparing repaired areas for paint, including filling, sanding and masking.
- Mixing paint, colour matching and applying primers, base coats and clear coats.
- Polishing and rectifying the finish to a high standard.
- Identifying damaged or faulty components and reporting any additional work required.
- Following manufacturer repair methods and health and safety procedures.
- Working with Bodyshop colleagues to keep repairs on schedule.
 
ABOUT YOU
- Proven experience across panel, paint and strip and fit within an accident repair centre or Bodyshop.
- Recognised apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Accident Repair (Body, Paint or MET) (NVQ / IMI / SVQ / VRQ / ATA or equivalent).
- Competent MIG/MAG and spot welding skills.
- Confident with waterborne paint systems and colour matching.
- Good understanding of manufacturer repair methods and safe working practices.
- A reliable, organised approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
 
APPLY TODAY
If you are a multiskilled Bodyshop Technician looking for varied work in Swanscombe, with a flexible start and the option to earn more through Saturday overtime, we would like to hear from you.
 
For more information or to apply, contact Chris at AutoSkills UK and quote job number 55114.
 
Right to Work: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to employment.