Panel Beater in Gillingham, Kent

Are you ready to make your next great move in the automotive industry? Are you an experienced Panel Beater wanting to join a growing company? Do you want to be part of a market leading and growing automotive business that looks after its employees?

What can we offer you?

• Competitive Salary
• Team bonus
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Length of service awards
• Healthcare Cash Plan (including Gym and shopping discounts)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Celebration Day (to use as you wish to celebrate a significant day in your life)
• Car Insurance discount with LV
• Employee Pension
• Employee Engagement Budget (money to go out as a team and have fun!)
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme (earn £1,000 for referring people to join the team)
• More benefits coming soon

ABL 1 Touch are a market leading vehicle repair business since 1994, working in partnership with insurance companies. ABL 1 Touch prides itself not only in the quality of its work but in providing excellent customer service. As we continue to grow, ABL 1 Touch are looking to recruit a Panel Beater to join their Team based in Kent (Aylesford, Gillingham).

As a Panel Beater, you will ensure the repair of motor vehicles of all types is carried out to motor manufacturer industry standards or repair methods. Responsibilities of a Panel Beater will include:

• Strip & refit where necessary including adjustment and panel alignment.
• Report any defects or damage linked to associated job but not down for repair.
• Observe, recognise and report on vehicle structure and paintwork.
• Ensure that vehicles comply with safety standards when returned to customers, or that faults have been reported and noted on the job card.
• Removal and safe storage of vehicle components, fluids and gases as directed by work order.
• Removal and safe disposal of vehicle components and fluids as directed by work order.
• Quality control of all repairs, with final stage sign off.
• Report all faults, defects noticed whilst working on vehicles not apparent before dismantling.
• Take care of equipment, special tools, personal tools and report any faulty equipment to your line manager.
• Actively make sure the repair method is in the job pack and is fully read, understood (e-scribe, manufacturer or other source) and displayed with the vehicle at all times.
• It is also your duty to sign off the QC section of the Repair Inspection sheet at your and other operatives relevant repair stage.
• Ensure seat covers & foot mats are in place on all vehicles being worked on and soft top vehicles are protected.
• Panel alignment and adjacent components.
• Filler repairs & finished correctly in P180 and pinholes are checked.
• Underseal, weld through primers, anti-corrosion measures are complete before next stage.

Skills and experience required as a Panel Beater:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Motor manufacturers qualifications and experience
• Undertake training courses as required
• Driving licence
• Current AOM009 welding certificate or BS equivalent
• Training in mig braze, spot welding, rivet and bonding, high strength and Boron steel awareness.
• Light MET qualification linked to ATA.
• Bonding certification
• Full UK Driving licence.
• Team Player who uses initiative, be flexible and have a can-do attitude.
• Cultural and organisational insight and takes responsibility for own actions.

Joining our team at ABL1 Touch means becoming part of a dynamic organisation that values its employees and provides opportunities for professional growth. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and a supportive work environment. ABL 1 Touch are committed to growing and maintaining a diverse team and an inclusive work environment. Our goal is to develop inclusive work activities and projects that bring together people with different experiences and backgrounds. Through this we aim to make sure everyone can be at their best at work. We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.