MULTISKILLED BODYSHOP TECHNICIAN (PANEL, PAINT & STRIP & FIT)
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000+ Basic Salary DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, flexible start time, 45 hours per week + overtime available on Saturdays, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Are you a multiskilled Bodyshop Technician who enjoys seeing a repair through from strip-down to final finish? This role in Swanscombe makes full use of your panel, paint and strip and fit skills, with a flexible start time Monday to Friday and the option of Saturday overtime when you want to earn more.
If you like variety in your working day and take pride in the quality of every stage of the repair, this could be the right next step in your career.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Flexible Start: Choose a start time that suits you, Monday to Friday.
- Varied Work: Use your full range of panel, paint and strip and fit skills.
THE ROLE
As a Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician, you will carry out accident repairs across panel, paint and strip and fit, returning vehicles to their pre-accident condition using manufacturer-approved methods and to the required quality standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Stripping and refitting mechanical, electrical and trim components to allow access for repair.
- Repairing, replacing and aligning damaged panels, including welding where required.
- Preparing repaired areas for paint, including filling, sanding and masking.
- Mixing paint, colour matching and applying primers, base coats and clear coats.
- Polishing and rectifying the finish to a high standard.
- Identifying damaged or faulty components and reporting any additional work required.
- Following manufacturer repair methods and health and safety procedures.
- Working with Bodyshop colleagues to keep repairs on schedule.
ABOUT YOU
- Proven experience across panel, paint and strip and fit within an accident repair centre or Bodyshop.
- Recognised apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Accident Repair (Body, Paint or MET) (NVQ / IMI / SVQ / VRQ / ATA or equivalent).
- Competent MIG/MAG and spot welding skills.
- Confident with waterborne paint systems and colour matching.
- Good understanding of manufacturer repair methods and safe working practices.
- A reliable, organised approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Right to Work: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to employment.
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Multiskilled Technician - Panel & Paint in Swanscombe employer: Autoskills-Uk
Join a dynamic team in Halifax as a Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician, where your expertise in both Panel and Paint is not only recognised but also rewarded with an attractive salary package and a Time Saved Bonus. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values quality workmanship, offers an excellent work-life balance with early finishes on Fridays, and provides opportunities for professional growth within a well-equipped bodyshop environment.
