At a Glance
- Tasks: Transform damaged vehicles into showroom-ready masterpieces with precision and skill.
- Company: Join a top-tier workshop that values craftsmanship and experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and loyalty rewards for your hard work.
- Other info: Enjoy a professional environment with opportunities for recognition and growth.
- Why this job: Showcase your expertise in a role that truly appreciates your craftsmanship.
- Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in panel beating and vehicle spraying required.
We are looking for a high‑calibre, highly experienced Panel Beater and Vehicle Sprayer to join our workshop. This role is aimed at someone with 10+ years in the trade, exceptional craftsmanship, and the ability to deliver flawless results on every job. If you’re a seasoned professional who can take a vehicle from damaged to showroom‑ready with precision, pride, and efficiency, this is a role where your skill is genuinely valued.
About the Role
- Advanced panel beating, shaping, straightening, and full bodywork restoration
- High‑end preparation work including sanding, filler shaping, priming, and masking
- Expert colour matching, paint mixing, and application using modern spray systems
- Full resprays, partial resprays, refinishing, and detailing to an exceptional standard
- Working independently with minimal supervision
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and professional workspace
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 10 years’ proven experience in panel beating and vehicle spraying
- Ability to produce premium‑quality finishes with zero comebacks
- Strong understanding of modern materials, repair techniques, and paint systems
- High attention to detail and pride in workmanship
- Reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude
Salary & Benefits
£40,560 – £50,700 per year (Equivalent to £20–£25 per hour, based on a 39‑hour week)
Performance Bonus
- Performance‑based bonus linked to workshop profitability
- Reward structure designed to recognise efficiency, quality of finish, and contribution to overall profit
- Additional annual loyalty bonus available
This package is designed to reward skill, consistency, and high‑quality workmanship.
If you’re a top‑tier tradesperson who takes pride in producing flawless work and wants to join a workshop that values experience and craftsmanship, we’d love to hear from you.
Senior Panel Beater & Vehicle Sprayer (Experienced) employer: Whiteland Engineering Ltd
As a family-run precision engineering company located in Bideford, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and friendly work environment where our employees feel valued and respected. With competitive salaries, accommodation support for new team members, and a strong emphasis on long-term career development, we offer a unique opportunity for skilled Manual & CNC Cylindrical Grinders to thrive in a culture that prioritises quality and teamwork.
