At a Glance
- Tasks: Repair and paint vehicles to a high standard, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Company: Join a leading family-run bodyshop with decades of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, potential overtime, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic team atmosphere with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in vehicle repairs while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in panel repair/paint and a passion for quality workmanship.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 49920 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Panel Repair & Paint Technician to join a well-established company.
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive Salary Per Annum, Depending on Experience / Skill
Location: West Thurrock
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00-17:00 (45hrs per week), may be required to work additional hours, including Saturdays at time and a half.
About The Company: Since 1986, the company has grown into one of the South East's leading commercial Bodyshop groups, serving London, the M25 corridor, and surrounding areas. They combine decades of experience with the personal approach of a family-run business, ensuring every repair is carried out with care and professionalism.
About The Role: The company is looking for enthusiastic, reliable, hardworking individuals with experience in panel repair/paint within the vehicle repair industry to join their expanding team.
Paint Technicians will be required to:
- Prepare repaired vehicles and loose panels for paint and refinish the repaired vehicle and/or panels to a standard comparable to the original paintwork and in full accordance with professional standards of workmanship and vehicle roadworthiness.
- Use abrasives to prepare the repaired vehicle and any loose panels for paint.
- Ensure that all refinishing is carried out professionally and to the customer's satisfaction, using the correct paint and in line with the manufacturer's specification.
- Complete the quality control process sheet after each stage and before it moves to the next stage.
- Identify and handle hybrid cars correctly.
- Ensure that all work is completed on time and without the need for rectification.
- Always look to improve working methods, subject to the manager's approval.
- Always wear and use appropriate PPE and equipment where and when required.
- Comply with company repair and safe working methods and all Health and Safety procedures including COSHH at all times.
- Carry out any other reasonable tasks at the request of a senior manager.
Panel Technicians will require to:
- Repair and replace damaged vehicle bodyworks and loose panels professionally using the correct equipment and methods.
- Ensure that the repairs are to the customer's satisfaction and in line with the manufacturer's specification.
- Carry out joining techniques including bonding, welding, and riveting.
- Complete the quality control process sheet after each stage and before it moves to the next stage.
- Ensure that a technician certified in the discipline countersigns your quality control process sheet before it moves to the next stages.
- Handle and identify hybrid vehicles correctly.
- Ensure all work is completed on time and without the need for rectification.
- Always look to improve working methods, subject to the manager's approval.
- Always wear correct PPE and use correct equipment where and when to do so.
- Comply with company repair and safe working methods and all health and safety procedures, including COSHH adhered to at all times.
- Carry out any other reasonable tasks, as necessary, at the request of a senior manager.
If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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