Panel Beater

Role: Panel Beater

Location: Redhill, Surrey
Hours: Full Time
Pay:  £45k - £55k Basic (Depending on Experience) + Bonus

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Panel Beater to join one of our longstanding clients, a brilliant Accident Repair Centre in Redhill, Surrey.
 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Team bonus scheme
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Length of service awards
• Healthcare Cash Plan (including gym and shopping discounts)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Celebration Day – a paid day to use for a meaningful occasion
• Car insurance discount with LV
• Company pension
• Employee Engagement Budget for team activities
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn £1,000 per successful referral
• More benefits coming soon

The Role:

• Strip and refit vehicle panels, including alignment and adjustment
• Carry out panel repairs to manufacturer and approved repair methods
• Identify and report additional damage or defects not listed for repair
• Ensure vehicles meet safety standards before return to customers
• Remove, store, and dispose of vehicle components, fluids, and gases safely
• Complete quality control checks with final stage sign-off
• Report faults identified during repair that were not visible prior to dismantling
• Use and maintain tools and equipment correctly, reporting any defects
• Ensure repair methods are reviewed, understood, and displayed at all times
• Complete QC sign-off at relevant repair stages
• Protect vehicles using seat covers, foot mats, and soft-top protection
• Complete filler repairs to P180 finish and check for pinholes
• Apply underseal, weld-through primers, and corrosion protection as required

The Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Panel Beater role
• Motor manufacturer qualifications and hands-on experience
• Current AOM009 welding certificate or BS equivalent
• Training in MIG brazing, spot welding, rivet bonding, and high-strength/Boron steel
• Light MET qualification linked to ATA
• Bonding certification
• Willingness to undertake further training as required
• Full UK driving licence
• A flexible, proactive team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Takes responsibility for own work and actions

If you’re keen to join an exceptional Bodyshop Group who can offer a brilliant career path within a business that truly values its team, as a Panel Beater in Redhill, Surrey. Please apply with your full CV to Sharron at WeRecruit Auto quoting job reference ST1782

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Should your skills and experience match what our client is looking for, we will contact you before proceeding with your application, either via phone or e-mail initially. Unfortunately we are unable to contact all applicants due to the volume of applications so if you do not hear from us within 5 working days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you have relevant industry experience we may store your details for future opportunities.