Panel Beater / Panel Technician
Location: Stockport
Salary:up to £59,800 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications, with an increase following successful probation
Hours: Monday-Friday + 1 in 2 Saturdays, depending on business requirements
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Looking for a Panel Beater opportunity where your skills are recognised, your earning potential is rewarded and you can work in a modern, high-quality accident repair centre?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading accident repair business in Stockport, excellent employee benefits and opportunities for ongoing training and career development. You'll be working in a modern, clean and well-equipped environment alongside a team that takes pride in delivering exceptional repair standards.
What's in it for You?
- Earnings of up to £59,800 per annum
- Salary increase following successful probation
- 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
- Virtual GP and health and wellbeing apps
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Gym discounts
- Retail, restaurant and cashback discounts
- Discounted vehicle insurance
- Employee referral bonus
- Employee recognition rewards
- Team events and social activities
- Ongoing training and career progression
- Modern, clean working environment
The Role
As a Panel Beater / Panel Technician, you will be responsible for repairing accident-damaged vehicles to their original condition, ensuring all work meets high-quality repair standards and is completed within agreed timescales.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out panel repairs and replacements to a high standard
- Undertaking MET work, including rebuilding doors and fitting front panels and vehicle components
- Removing and refitting mechanical, electrical and trim components where required
- Welding and bonding replacement panels and components
- Applying fillers and sealants to prepare surfaces for painting
- Working confidently with modern vehicle repair methods
- Following appropriate repair procedures for hybrid and electric vehicles
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
- Using tools and equipment correctly and safely
- Following PPE and health and safety requirements
- Working efficiently to meet quality standards and repair deadlines
About You
The ideal Panel Beater / Panel Technician will have:
- Proven experience as a Panel Beater within an accident repair centre or bodyshop
- Strong knowledge of vehicle body repair techniques
- Confident MET skills, including stripping and fitting vehicle components
- Experience with welding, bonding and panel replacement
- Understanding of hybrid and electric vehicle repair procedures
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in your workmanship
- Ability to complete repairs from start to finish
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage workloads
- A positive, motivated and team-focused attitude
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Panel Beater / Panel Technician looking for an opportunity in Stockport, with excellent benefits, modern facilities and long-term career development, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date - get in touch and we can work that out later
