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Panel Beater
- corby, northamptonshire, NN17, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
PANEL BEATER CORBY
£21.27 per hour | MondayFriday | 14:0022:00 | Full-Time
Abstract Recruitment is currently recruiting an experienced Panel Beater / Panel Technician to join a busy automotive bodyshop in Corby.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking for a long-term role with a well-established company. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out high-quality vehicle repairs while meeting required standards, timescales and targets.
The RoleYour responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out panel preparation, including sanding, masking and priming
- Repairing and preparing vehicles to a high standard before painting
- Checking panels for defects and ensuring all repairs meet the required quality standards
- Working on a variety of vehicles, from family cars to light commercial vehicles
- Following manufacturer, paint and material suppliers standards and processes
- Inspecting repair work before starting to ensure the correct repair standard is achieved
- Completing parts requisitions accurately
- Working efficiently to meet agreed timescales and productivity targets
- Providing guidance and technical support to junior technicians when needed
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Bodyshop Technician or similar
- Proven experience carrying out vehicle body repairs
- Strong knowledge of structural vehicle repair techniques
- Experience with MIG/TIG welding, bonding and related repair methods
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on quality
- The ability to work independently and make decisions when required
- A professional attitude and pride xwwtmva in delivering high-quality workmanship
- A genuine interest in the automotive industry
- IMI, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent automotive qualification
- Proven experience in a similar Panel Technician role
- Full valid UK driving licence
- Ability to drive both manual and automatic vehicles
- For insurance purposes, applicants must be aged 21 or over and have held a driving licence for a minimum of 2 years
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