PANEL BEATER / PANEL TECHNICIAN

Location: Bristol
Basic Salary: £54,500 - £59,500+ DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm + 1 in 2 Saturday mornings, depending on business needs

Looking for a Panel Beater role where your body repair skills are highly valued, your earning potential is strong, and you can enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern?

If you're an experienced Panel Beater / Panel Technician looking for your next career move, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair environment where quality workmanship, technical expertise, and attention to detail are recognised and rewarded. With a basic salary of £54,500 - £59,500+ DOE, this role offers a strong earning opportunity for an experienced vehicle body repair professional.

Working Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm, with 1 in 2 Saturday mornings depending on business needs, you'll benefit from a structured working pattern while carrying out high-quality repairs on accident-damaged vehicles. If you're looking for a well-paid, permanent position where your skills can make a real difference, this could be an excellent next step.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
·Basic Salary of £54,500 - £59,500+ DOE
·Monday to Friday working pattern
·7:00am - 5:00pm working hours
·1 in 2 Saturday mornings, depending on business needs
·Full-time, permanent employment
·Professional accident repair environment
·Excellent earning potential
·Long-term career development opportunities

THE ROLE
As a Panel Beater / Panel Technician, you'll be responsible for repairing accident-damaged vehicles to a consistently high standard, ensuring repairs are completed efficiently, safely, and in line with required repair methods.

Key responsibilities include:
·Assessing damaged vehicle panels and determining the appropriate repair methods.
·Carrying out structural and non-structural body repairs to accident-damaged vehicles.
·Repairing, replacing, aligning, and fitting vehicle body panels and components.
·Using specialist body repair tools and equipment safely and effectively.
·Working to manufacturer repair methods and relevant industry standards.
·Working closely with MET Technicians, Paint Technicians, and other Bodyshop colleagues to maintain an efficient repair process.
·Completing allocated repairs within agreed timescales while maintaining excellent workmanship.
·Inspecting completed repairs to ensure panels are correctly aligned and meet the required quality standards.

ABOUT YOU
This opportunity would suit an experienced Panel Beater / Panel Technician / Vehicle Body Repair Technician / Car Body Repairer who takes pride in producing high-quality repairs.

You'll ideally have:
·Previous experience as a Panel Beater or Panel Technician within a professional Bodyshop or accident repair environment.
·Recognised apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Body Repair (NVQ / IMI / SVQ / ATA), with ongoing commitment to continuous professional development.
·Strong knowledge of modern vehicle body construction and accident repair techniques.
·Experience carrying out both structural and non-structural body repairs.
·Excellent attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality workmanship.
·The ability to work efficiently while maintaining consistently high standards.
·Strong organisation and the ability to work effectively as part of a skilled workshop team.
·A full UK driving licence.

APPLY TODAY
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Panel Beater / Panel Technician offering a basic salary of £54,500 - £59,500+ DOE, a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern, and strong long-term career potential.

If you're looking for your next challenge in Bristol and want a role where your specialist body repair skills are properly recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration or contact Chris at AutoSkills UK and quote job number 54769.