Panel Beater

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.

APPLY TODAY
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Panel Beater / Panel Technician with an Aluminium Welding Certificate, offering an OTE of £60,000, a basic salary of £40,000 - £54,000 DOE, and a consistent 42.5-hour Monday to Friday working pattern.

If you're a qualified aluminium welder with strong Panel Beating experience and you're looking for your next challenge in Crawley, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.  Contact Chris at AutoSkills UK and quote job number 54852