Panel Beater

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Panel Beater / Vehicle Damage Panel Technician to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 Per Annum

Location: Leicester LE4.

Schedule: Monday To Friday 8am- 5pm with an occasional Saturday rota

The Company:

The company is an accident repair centre based in Leicester, trading since January 2022.They are rated 5.0 out of 5 from 46 Google reviews, reflecting a consistent track record of high-quality body repairs and strong customer service across Leicester and the surrounding area.

The company is recruiting for an experienced Panel Beater to join our team on a full-time basis, repairing and restoring damaged vehicle panels to manufacturer standard.

Responsibilities:

• Repair and restore damaged vehicle panels to original condition, in line with manufacturer and BS 10125 repair standards
• Remove dents, scratches and other imperfections from vehicle panels
• Use hand and power tools to shape, smooth and finish repaired panels
• Assemble and disassemble vehicle parts and trim as needed for panel repair
• Weld, braze and bond metal and mixed-material (steel/aluminium) components to repair or replace damaged sections
• Work with structural adhesives and modern jointing techniques used on late-model vehicles
• Use jig and measuring systems to restore vehicle geometry to manufacturer specification
• Identify and flag ADAS sensor locations and calibration requirements ahead of paint and reassembly
• Carry out routine equipment repairs and maintenance
• Follow all workshop health & safety procedures and guidelines at all times
• Liaise with estimators/service advisors and provide excellent customer service

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a panel beater / vehicle damage panel technician in a Bodyshop environment
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools and panel/jig measuring systems (e.g. Celette, Car-O-Liner, Chief or similar)
• Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of modern vehicle construction, including mixed-material bodies
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical/repair method drawings
• Experience with MIG welding, MIG brazing and metal fabrication techniques
• High attention to detail and a consistently low rework rate
• Physical fitness for heavy lifting and prolonged standing/bending

Qualifications:

• Level 3 NVQ / IMI Vehicle Damage Panel Technician qualification (Required)
• ATA Accreditation (Vehicle Body & Paint) — Required
• EV/hybrid repair awareness — desirable
• Full UK driving licence — Required

Company Benefits:

• Company pension
• Company events
• Sign up Bonus - £ 500 - £1000
• Performance Bonus yearly

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.