Panel Beater

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Erith
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£48,000 / year
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Vehicle Repair Panel Beating Welding Bodywork Repair Vehicle Assessment Automotive Technician Jig Work

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is looking for a talented and efficient Panel Beater to work on our onsite Bodyshop. This job role requires an experienced candidate who can provide high quality vehicle preparation, whilst working in a fast-paced environment to produce a high standard result.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare panels for rework in a correct and safe manner.
  • Repair or replace bodywork panels where necessary of damaged vehicles in accordance with the manufacture approved methods.
  • Installing new components and replacing of any panels through bonding, welding and soldering.
  • Preparing all vehicles for refinishing to ensure any repairs are unnoticeable.
  • Assess vehicles to establish extent of damage.
  • Remove damaged panels from associated vehicle.
  • Complete repair work on vehicles using a range of body repairs including but not limited to jig work, welding etc.
  • Strip and refit damaged panels from vehicles, including interior trim and minor mechanical and/or electrical parts.
  • Fit replacement or repaired panels to associated vehicle.
  • Report defective items not included in the original repair estimate to the Bodyshop Manager.
  • Ensure all material used during repair work is recorded and to manufacturer specification where applicable.
  • Maintain sound up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques and procedures.
  • Support in other areas of the Bodyshop where able to and required.
  • Complete road testing of repaired vehicles.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

About you

  • Able to work in a team and independently.
  • Excellent time keeping.
  • Reliable, hardworking, and knowledgeable.

Desirable Requirements

  • Light Commercial Vehicle, minibus and Light PSV experience is desirable.
  • Fully skilled and experience with Automotive Technician Accreditation qualifications

Essential Requirements

  • Continuously working to a high standard to meet customer’s needs.
  • Previous experience in a similar role as a Panel Beater (1 year).
  • Ability to use computer devices and software for day-to-day operation.
  • Clean Driver Licence.

Benefits

  • Working Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week.
  • Onsite parking
  • Enhanced company absence pay, including for sickness and parental leave dependent on length of service.
  • Access to our Employee Assurance Programme.
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