Panel Beater / Painter

EXPERIENCED PANEL BEATER / PAINTER
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £48,000 Depending on Experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:00 - 17:00

Looking for a role where your multi-skilled repair abilities are recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can continue to progress?

If you're an experienced Panel Beater / Painter looking for your next move, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair centre where versatility, technical ability and quality workmanship are genuinely valued.

Offering a salary of up to £48,000 depending on experience, you'll benefit from a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend commitments. You'll work within a modern, well-equipped workshop alongside a skilled team, giving you the opportunity to put your panel repair and painting skills to use, broaden your technical experience and build a stable, long-term career within a professional accident repair environment.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
·Competitive Salary - Up to £48,000 DOE
·Monday to Friday Working Pattern
·08:00am - 5:00pm Working Hours
·Full-Time, Permanent Position
·40-Hour Working Week
·Modern Workshop Environment
·Ongoing Training & Development
·Career Progression Opportunities

THE ROLE
As an Experienced Panel Beater / Painter, you will be responsible for repairing accident-damaged vehicle panels and carrying out preparation and painting work to a consistently high standard. You'll use your multi-skilled abilities to support the wider bodyshop team, ensuring repairs are completed efficiently, safely and in line with manufacturer repair methods and professional quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:
·Carry out panel repairs, replacement and alignment on accident-damaged vehicles
·Complete preparation work, including sanding, filling, masking and priming
·Carry out paint spraying, colour matching, blending and refinishing where required
·Complete polishing and finishing work to achieve a high-quality result
·Assess damage and identify the appropriate repair methods and techniques
·Work closely with MET Technicians, other bodyshop colleagues and Workshop Controllers to maintain efficient workflow
·Inspect completed repairs and rectify imperfections where necessary
·Follow manufacturer repair methods, bodyshop quality standards and Health & Safety procedures

ABOUT YOU
We're looking for an experienced, multi-skilled and quality-focused technician who can confidently undertake both panel repair and painting duties, taking pride in producing excellent results.

·Proven experience as a Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Painter or Paint Sprayer within an accident repair centre or bodyshop
·Practical experience across panel repair and automotive painting
·Strong knowledge of vehicle construction, panel repair and replacement techniques
·Experience with preparation, paint application, colour matching and blending
·Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship
·Ability to work efficiently to deadlines and agreed production times
·Flexible approach with the ability to support different stages of the repair process
·Strong team player with a professional, reliable and positive attitude
·IMI and/or ATA qualifications advantageous but not essential
·Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Alternative Job Titles: Panel Beater / Panel Technician / Multi-Skilled Technician / Panel Beater & Painter / Vehicle Body Repair Technician / Automotive Panel Beater / Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician / Prepper / Prep & Paint Technician / Bodyshop Technician / Multi-Skilled Accident Repair Technician

APPLY TODAY
This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair business that values its employees, offers genuine career progression and provides long-term stability within a modern working environment. If you're an experienced Panel Beater / Painter looking for a role where your versatility, technical skills and quality workmanship will be recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration.
 
Contact Steve @ AutoSkills UK - Job Reference - 54992