Panel Beater

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.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group of companies provides tailored vehicle rentals to the public sector, business and charities with a wide range of vehicles for both short term and contract hire; from small cars and light commercial vehicles through to PTS ambulances and accessible transport, as well as specialised products such as alternative fuel vehicles and road sweepers. The company ethos is based on three elements of Service, Building Relationships and Innovation.