Multiskilled Skilled Technician - Panel, Paint & Strip & Fit
MULTISKILLED BODYSHOP TECHNICIAN - PANEL, PAINT, STRIP & FIT
Location: Reading
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Are you a multiskilled Bodyshop Technician looking for your next opportunity in Reading? This full-time, permanent position offers a basic salary of £45,000 - £50,000+, depending on experience, with an OTE of £55,000+.
If you have experience across panel repairs, paintwork, vehicle preparation, stripping and fitting, this role offers the opportunity to use your range of technical skills within an automotive accident repair environment. The Monday-to-Friday working pattern provides a consistent weekday schedule.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- OTE of £55,000+.
- Monday-to-Friday working pattern.
- Working hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm.
- Opportunity to use your skills across multiple areas of vehicle body repair.
- A varied role focused on quality workmanship and efficient repairs.
THE ROLE
As a Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician, you'll work across panel repairs, paint preparation and refinishing, stripping and fitting vehicle components. You'll need to be adaptable, work accurately and help ensure vehicles are repaired to the required standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out panel repairs and assisting with the restoration of damaged bodywork.
- Preparing vehicle panels and surfaces for paintwork.
- Undertaking paint-related tasks appropriate to your experience and skill set.
- Stripping and refitting vehicle components as required during repairs.
- Ensuring components are correctly fitted and panels align to the required standards.
- Identifying repair issues and communicating additional work requirements.
- Following repair procedures and health and safety requirements while maintaining an organised workspace.
ABOUT YOU
- Recognised apprenticeship or relevant Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Body Repair and/or Vehicle Refinishing (NVQ / IMI / SVQ / VRQ / ATA or equivalent), appropriate to your trade skills, with a commitment to continuous professional development.
- Previous experience as a Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician or across panel, paint, preparation, stripping and fitting.
- Confident undertaking a range of vehicle body repair tasks.
- Able to prepare panels and surfaces for refinishing where required.
- Experienced in stripping and refitting vehicle components.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality repairs.
- Adaptable, reliable and able to work effectively independently and 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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Contact Details:
AutoSkills (United Kingdom) Recruitment Team
