Panel Beater

Job Title: Panel Beater 

Salary: £54,600 per annum (£21 per hour) with an increase on completion of 6 month probation 

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

Hours: 7am – 5pm Monday to Friday and 1 in 2 Saturday mornings depending on business needs.

Our client is one of the industry leading UK-based accident repair groups, with 38 established accident repair centres across the UK.

They are looking for a Panel Beater to join their Accident Repair Centre in Swindon.  You will be responsible for carefully repairing damaged vehicles to their original condition, delivering high-quality results that meet our insurers’ rigorous standards. With a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of vehicle repair, you will work efficiently in a modern fast-paced clean environment, collaborating as a team player and consistently meeting tight deadlines. 

Take a look at what you will be doing here!

Our client is creating the next generation of repair centres, driven by a passion for service, quality, and customer focus, and they want you to be a part of it! 

This role will include, but is not limited to:

• Perform panel repair and replacement to the highest standard.
• Demonstrate confidence in MET skills, such as rebuilding doors and fitting front panels and other vehicle components using the correct tools and equipment.
• Weld and bond replacement panels and components securely.
• Apply fillers and sealants to smooth surfaces and prepare them for painting.
• Always maintain a clean and organized workplace.
• Ensure all equipment and tools are used in accordance with safety requirements and maintained to a high standard.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE, to prevent accidents.
• Follow company procedures, policies, practices, and management instructions.
• Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude throughout the workday.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience as a vehicle panel beater in an automotive repair environment.
• Confident in repairing Hybrid and EV vehicles using appropriate methods.
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of vehicle repair.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player, eager to support colleagues.
• Capable of completing tasks from start to finish within set timeframes and to a high standard.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and manage high volumes of work.

Company Benefits:

• Employee assistance programme for you and your family 
• Health and wellbeing apps
• Gym discounts
• Retail and restaurant discount and cashback
• Life Insurance
• Virtual GP
• 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 
• Pension contributions
• Work within a modern and clean working environment

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

Requirements

• Proven experience as a vehicle panel beater in an automotive repair environment.
• Confident in repairing Hybrid and EV vehicles using appropriate methods.
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of vehicle repair.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player, eager to support colleagues.
• Capable of completing tasks from start to finish within set timeframes and to a high standard.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and manage high volumes of work.

Benefits

• Employee assistance programme for you and your family 
• Health and wellbeing apps
• Gym discounts
• Retail and restaurant discount and cashback
• Life Insurance
• Virtual GP
• 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 
• Pension contributions
• Work within a modern and clean working environment