PANEL BEATER / PANEL TECHNICIAN
Location: Crawley
OTE: £60,000
Basic Salary: £40,000 - £54,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week - 8:00am - 5:00pm
Looking for a Panel Beater role where your specialist body repair skills are properly rewarded, with an OTE of £60,000 and 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 technical expertise, quality workmanship, and attention to detail are valued. With a basic salary of £40,000 - £54,000 DOE, this role offers a competitive package for an experienced body repair professional.
You must hold a recognised Aluminium Welding Certificate and be confident carrying out aluminium repair work within a professional Bodyshop environment.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- OTE of £60,000
- Basic Salary of £40,000 - £54,000 DOE
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- 42.5 hours per week
- 8:00am - 5:00pm working hours
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Professional accident repair environment
- Opportunity to utilise specialist body repair and aluminium repair skills
- Long-term career development opportunities
THE ROLE
As a Panel Beater / Panel Technician, you'll be responsible for carrying out high-quality structural and non-structural repairs to accident-damaged vehicles, including aluminium body repair work.
Key responsibilities include:
- Carrying out aluminium vehicle body repairs and welding in accordance with required repair methods.
- Repairing, replacing, aligning, and fitting vehicle body panels and components.
- Carrying out structural and non-structural repairs to accident-damaged vehicles.
- Assessing damaged panels and determining the appropriate repair or replacement methods.
- Using specialist body repair and aluminium welding 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 and quality standards.
ABOUT YOU
This opportunity is specifically suited to an experienced Panel Beater / Panel Technician / Vehicle Body Repair Technician with proven aluminium repair experience.
You MUST hold an Aluminium Welding Certificate - Essential for the role.
You’ll ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Panel Beater or Panel Technician within a professional bodyshop or accident repair environment.
- Proven experience carrying out aluminium welding and aluminium vehicle body repairs.
- 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 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.
- A full UK driving licence.
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