Panel Beater

Job Title: Panel Beater

Salary: 54600 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
  

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