Panel Beater in Welling, Greater London

Panel Beater

Up to £60,000 basic salary

Monday to Friday (Flexible hours)

No weekends

Overtime paid at 1.25x rate

Organised and well established independent bodyshop

Welling area

Job Description

ASI Automotive Recruitment is currently looking for an experienced Panel Beater to join a busy and established automotive repair business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Panel Beater who takes pride in producing high-quality work and can confidently carry out panel repairs, filler work and preparation to a high standard, ready for priming and painting.

The ideal candidate will be confident working independently, have a good eye for detail and be able to maintain strong productivity levels, with an expected efficiency target of 80% or above.

Salary is negotiable, going up to £60,000, depending on experience and the range of skills you can bring to the role. Additional skills such as welding will be taken into consideration and could influence the overall package.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out panel beating and bodywork repairs to a high standard.
• Completing filler work and preparing panels ready for priming and painting.
• Ensuring all repairs are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Maintaining an expected efficiency level of 80% or above.
• Identifying and repairing vehicle body damage.
• Making use of additional skills, including welding where applicable.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Panel Beater within the automotive repair industry.
• Confident carrying out panel beating and bodywork repairs.
• Experience with filler work and preparing vehicles ready for paint.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.
• A strong eye for detail and a good work ethic.

Desirable:

• Welding experience and additional body repair skills.
• Ability to work towards and consistently achieve 80%+ efficiency.
• Experience working within a busy accident repair centre or bodyshop.

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £60,000, negotiable depending on experience and skillset.
• Enhanced earning potential for candidates with additional skills, including welding.
• Overtime paid at 1.25x your normal rate.
• Monday to Friday working week.
• Flexible working hours, with the ability to start and finish earlier or later by agreement.
• Monthly pay.
• Weekly subs available if preferred.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:30pm.
• Flexible start and finish times available.

Interested in finding out more? If you're a skilled Panel Beater looking for a better opportunity, a change of scenery or simply curious about what's out there, we'd be happy to have a confidential chat. No pressure or commitment — with the benefit and hours, please get in touch while its still available!

Other Opportunities & Referral Scheme

If this role isn’t quite right but you’re looking for something else in the automotive sector, please get in touch — at ASI Automotive Recruitment we’re committed to finding the right opportunity for you. We also offer a £75 voucher referral reward if you recommend a candidate who we successfully place.

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