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SalaryCounty: Surrey
Town/City: Redhill
Sector: Panel and Paint
Salary: £50000 per annum
Job ref: 130391
Panel Beater Required in Redhill, Surrey
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Panel Technician to join a well-run, respectable Accident Repair Centre who pride themselves on their quality of work and customer care. They treat each member of staff with value and respect, offering a clean, state of the art, well laid out family run Bodyshop environment.
The successful Panel Beater will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar Panel / Crash Repair role, either with a main dealership or at a Crash Repair Bodyshop. Our client is looking for somebody who uses a combination of technical skills, attention to detail and creativity to effectively restore damaged vehicles.
What the Panel Beater job involves:
At Perfect Placement we specialise in Motor Trade Jobs, so if your Automotive Career is not heading in the direction you wish it to be, be sure to get in touch! We have over 1,800 live vacancies, ranging from Bodyshop Technical Jobs through to Automotive Bodyshop Manager jobs.
- Pay: £50k Basic + Overtime
- Hours: 45 hours per week Monday - Friday + Saturday mornings on a rota
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Panel Technician to join a well-run, respectable Accident Repair Centre who pride themselves on their quality of work and customer care. They treat each member of staff with value and respect, offering a clean, state of the art, well laid out family run Bodyshop environment.
The successful Panel Beater will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar Panel / Crash Repair role, either with a main dealership or at a Crash Repair Bodyshop. Our client is looking for somebody who uses a combination of technical skills, attention to detail and creativity to effectively restore damaged vehicles.
What the Panel Beater job involves:
- Repairing Body Damage
- Welding & Fabrication
- Alignment and Structural repairs
- Assessment and Estimation: Valuate the extent of damage to a vehicle's body. Provide accurate cost estimates for repairs. Assess whether a vehicle is repairable or if parts need to be replaced.
- Repairing Body Damage: Straighten or reshape damaged body panels using specialized tools and equipment. Remove dents, creases, and other imperfections from metal surfaces. Replace or repair damaged sections of the vehicle's body, including panels, fenders, and bumpers.
- Welding and Fabrication: Perform welding tasks to repair or join metal components. Fabricate and weld new parts when necessary.
- Surface Preparation: Strip old paint and damaged coatings from vehicle surfaces. Sand, fill, and smooth surfaces to prepare them for painting.
- Alignment and Structural Repairs: Check and adjust the alignment of body panels to ensure proper fit. Repair and straighten structural components to restore the vehicle's integrity.
- Quality Control: Conduct thorough inspections to ensure all repairs meet industry standards and customer expectations. Test drive vehicles to check for any issues related to alignment or performance.
- Customer Interaction: Communicate with customers to explain the repair process and address any concerns. Provide advice on maintenance and care to prevent future damage.
- Adherence to Safety Standards: Follow safety procedures and guidelines while using tools and equipment. Dispose of hazardous materials properly.
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays
- £45,000 - £50,000 Basic Salary - no bonus, overtime paid at x1.20 of hourly rate
- Flexible start and finish times
At Perfect Placement we specialise in Motor Trade Jobs, so if your Automotive Career is not heading in the direction you wish it to be, be sure to get in touch! We have over 1,800 live vacancies, ranging from Bodyshop Technical Jobs through to Automotive Bodyshop Manager jobs.
Alex Perrin
Recruitment Executive
alex.perrin@perfectplacement.co.uk
01737 926199
