TRAINEE BODYSHOP TECHNICIAN - PANEL, PAINT & MET / STRIP FIT

Location: Amersham, Buckinghamshire
OTE: £31,000+ DOE
Salary: £26,000+ DOE + Saturday Overtime
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm + Saturday overtime (8am - 12pm)

Looking to develop your career within the accident repair industry and gain valuable hands-on experience across Panel, Paint and MET / Strip Fit?

This is an excellent opportunity for a trainee or recently qualified technician looking to build on their existing automotive skills within a busy professional bodyshop. With a salary of £26,000+ DOE, an OTE of £31,000+ DOE, and additional Saturday overtime available, this role provides the opportunity to develop your practical skills across multiple areas of vehicle accident repair.

Previous experience or exposure within a busy bodyshop environment is essential. Alternatively, you must have recently fully completed an apprenticeship in Vehicle Accident Repair, with a recognised qualification such as NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds, ATA or equivalent.

Working Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, with Saturday overtime available from 8:00am to 12:00pm, you'll work alongside experienced technicians while developing your knowledge and practical ability across different stages of the bodyshop repair process.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
·OTE of £31,000+ DOE
·Salary of £26,000+ DOE
·Saturday overtime available, 8:00am - 12:00pm
·Monday to Friday working pattern
·8:00am - 5:00pm working hours
·Full-time, permanent employment
·Exposure to Panel, Paint and MET / Strip Fit
·Professional bodyshop environment
·Opportunity to develop your technical skills across multiple disciplines
·Long-term career development opportunities

THE ROLE
As a Trainee Bodyshop Technician - Panel, Paint & MET / Strip Fit, you'll work alongside experienced bodyshop technicians, developing your practical skills across different areas of vehicle accident repair.

Key responsibilities include:
·Supporting experienced technicians with Panel, Paint and MET / Strip Fit work.
·Assisting with the preparation, repair, removal, and refitting of vehicle components.
·Developing practical skills in vehicle body repair and accident damage repair techniques.
·Assisting with preparation and refinishing processes where appropriate.
·Supporting the removal and refitting of non-MET vehicle components and trim.
·Learning to use specialist bodyshop tools and equipment safely and correctly.
·Following manufacturer repair methods, workshop procedures, and health and safety requirements.
·Completing allocated tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of workmanship and cleanliness.

ABOUT YOU
This opportunity would suit a Trainee Bodyshop Technician / Junior Bodyshop Technician / Vehicle Accident Repair Technician who is looking to develop a long-term career within the bodyshop industry.

You MUST meet one of the following requirements:
·Previous experience or practical exposure within a busy professional bodyshop environment.
·Recently fully completed an apprenticeship in Vehicle Accident Repair, with an NVQ / IMI / City & Guilds / ATA or equivalent qualification.

You'll also ideally have:
·Genuine interest in developing skills across Panel, Paint and MET / Strip Fit.
·Basic understanding of vehicle accident repair processes and bodyshop operations.
·Good practical ability and willingness to learn from experienced technicians.
·Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.
·A reliable, professional, and hardworking approach.
·The ability to work effectively as part of a busy workshop team.
·A full UK driving licence.

APPLY TODAY
This is an excellent opportunity for a trainee or recently qualified Bodyshop Technician offering an OTE of £31,000+ DOE, a salary of £26,000+ DOE, and Saturday overtime available.

If you have previous bodyshop experience or have recently completed your Vehicle Accident Repair apprenticeship and want to develop your skills across Panel, Paint and MET / Strip Fit, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.  Contact Chris at AutoSkills UK and quote job number 54868.