Panel Beater

Job Title: Panel Beater

Location: Wakefield, WF2

Salary: £54,600 Basic

Full Time and Permanent – Monday to Friday

1 in 2 Saturday mornings, this is paid as overtime

Company Benefits:

• Accredited Living Wage Employer 
  
• Employee assistance programme for you and your family 
  
• Health and wellbeing apps
  
• Cycle scheme
  
• Gym discounts
  
• Retail and restaurant discount and cashback
  
• Life Insurance
  
• virtualGP
  
• Enhanced family friendly pay such as maternity and paternity
  
• Free fruit and pizza
  
• Refer a friend bonus incentive
  
• Employee recognition rewards
  
• Team Event Budget (do something fun together!)
  
• Discounted LV insurance
  
• Get appreciated for your time with paid breaks
  
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays 
  
• We invest in YOU with opportunities for career progression
  
• Pension contributions
  
• Work within a modern and clean working environment
  
• And we are always open to hearing what our people want!
  
  

Our client is a leading UK accident repair group, operating 38 state‑of‑the‑art repair centres nationwide. Through a strategic partnership with IRS (Intelligent Repair Services)—Europe’s largest accident claims provider—they offer industry‑leading training, development opportunities, and employee packages.

They are now looking for a skilled Panel Beater to join their Wakefield Accident Repair Centre as they continue to build the next generation of repair facilities, driven by quality, service, and customer focus.

The Role

As a Panel Beater, you will be responsible for repairing accident‑damaged vehicles to manufacturer and insurer standards. Working in a modern, clean, and fast‑paced environment, you will take pride in delivering high‑quality workmanship while supporting a collaborative, high‑performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out panel repairs and replacements to the highest standard
  
• Confidently perform MET work, including rebuilding doors and fitting front panels
  
• Weld and bond replacement panels using approved methods
  
• Apply fillers and sealants to prepare vehicles for painting
  
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace
  
• Use tools and equipment safely and maintain them to a high standard
  
• Follow all health, safety, and PPE requirements
  
• Adhere to company procedures and policies
  

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Panel Beater in an accident repair environment
  
• Confidence repairing Hybrid and EV vehicles
  
• Strong all‑round knowledge of vehicle repair processes
  
• Self‑motivated, organised, and detail‑focused
  
• A team player with a positive, professional attitude
  
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  

Values

• Be Proud – Take pride in your work and achievements
  
• Keep It Simple – Clear, consistent solutions deliver the best results
  
• Do the Right Thing – Act with honesty and integrity
  

Ideal candidates will be ATA Qualified or have NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), however our client will also consider time served candidates.

To apply for this role please submit your full and up to date CV to Grant at Pybus Recruitment on email: [email protected] or call 0191 8237799

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Panel Beater in an accident repair environment
• Confidence repairing Hybrid and EV vehicles
• Strong all‑round knowledge of vehicle repair processes
• Self‑motivated, organised, and detail‑focused
• A team player with a positive, professional attitude
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Benefits

Company Benefits:

• Accredited Living Wage Employer 
• Employee assistance programme for you and your family 
• Health and wellbeing apps
• Cycle scheme
• Gym discounts
• Retail and restaurant discount and cashback
• Life Insurance
• virtualGP
• Enhanced family friendly pay such as maternity and paternity
• Free fruit and pizza
• Refer a friend bonus incentive
• Employee recognition rewards
• Team Event Budget (do something fun together!)
• Discounted LV insurance
• Get appreciated for your time with paid breaks
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays 
• We invest in YOU with opportunities for career progression
• Pension contributions
• Work within a modern and clean working environment
• And we are always open to hearing what our people want!