Panel Beater - AUTOMOTIVE

Job Title: Automotive Panel Beater
Location: London SE28 0GW
Hours: 45hrs a week with overtime
salary £48k - £70k PA depending on experience
About Us
We are a busy, well-equipped accident repair centre located in SE28, London, specialising in high-quality vehicle body repairs for both private and fleet clients. We pride ourselves on delivering workmanship to manufacturer standards. We’re seeking a skilled and dependable Panel Beater to join our team and help maintain our reputation for excellence.
Key Responsibilities

• Repair, straighten, remove and replace vehicle body panels following accident damage, to manufacturer standards.
  
• Use welding, bonding and riveting techniques where required.
  
• Operate jigs, alignment tools and other specialist equipment to ensure correct body geometry.
  
• Apply filler, prepare panels and ensure a smooth finish for subsequent painting.
  
• Work efficiently during the core hours (6am-6pm) and be available for overtime when required.
  
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace, adhering to health & safety procedures.
  
• Liaise with estimators, painters and workshop leads to ensure smooth workflow and high customer satisfaction.
  Skills & Qualifications
  Essential:
  
• Experience as a Panel Beater (or Panel Technician) in a busy body shop environment.
  
• Strong understanding of vehicle body repair techniques, panel alignment and manufacturer repair standards.
  
• Competence using specialised tools (welding equipment, jigs, bonding tools) and following technical bulletins.
  
• Excellent attention to detail, strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team.
  
• Willingness and ability to start early (6am) and work until 6pm when required.
  Desirable:
  
• Qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Body Repair, ATA accreditation or equivalent.
  
• Experience working with modern materials (aluminium, composites) and high‐strength steels.
  
• Own basic body shop hand tools.
  
• Previous experience in an accident repair centre delivering OEM repair standards.
  What We Offer
  
• Competitive salary for standard hours £48k - £70k, DOE PA with overtime available
  
• 45hrs a week schedule.
  
• A supportive environment with modern equipment and tooling.
  
• Variety of work across different vehicle makes and models including fleet and private vehicles.
  
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills up to date.
  
• Convenient London location (SE28) with good transport links.
  How to Apply
  If you’re a proactive, skilled Panel Beater looking for your next move, we’d love to hear from you.
  Applications will be reviewed promptly and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
  We look forward to welcoming a dedicated professional into our team