Panel Beater

PANEL BEATER / PANEL TECHNICIAN Location: Kilmarnock Salary: £35,000 - £45,000+ Basic Salary DOE Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; Friday, 8:30am - 3:00pm (40 hours per week) Are you an experienced Panel Beater looking for a permanent opportunity with a competitive salary and an earlier finish every Friday?

This is an opportunity to join an accident repair operation in Kilmarnock, offering a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern and a shorter working day to finish the week. If you take pride in producing high-quality repairs, have strong technical ability and want a role that offers a better balance between work and personal time, this could be the next step in your automotive career. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Basic Salary: £35,000 - £45,000+ depending on experience.
• Permanent Employment: Full-time, permanent position.
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with no regular weekend working specified.
• Early Friday Finish: 3:00pm finish every Friday.

Working Hours: 40 hours per week. THE ROLE As a Panel Beater / Panel Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out structural and non-structural repairs to accident-damaged vehicles, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately and to the required standards.

You will play an important role in restoring vehicles to their pre-accident condition, using your technical skills and experience to deliver high-quality workmanship.

Your responsibilities will include

• Assessing vehicle damage and determining appropriate repair methods.
• Removing, repairing and replacing damaged body panels and structural components.
• Carrying out panel beating, reshaping and alignment work.
• Using specialist tools and equipment to complete vehicle body repairs.
• Ensuring panel gaps, contours and vehicle alignment meet the required standards.
• Working alongside MET Technicians and Paint Sprayers throughout the repair process.
• Following manufacturer repair methods and relevant safety procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, accuracy and productivity. ABOUT YOU
• Previous experience working as a Panel Beater or Panel Technician within an accident repair centre or Bodyshop.
• Confident carrying out structural and non-structural vehicle body repairs.
• Competent in panel removal, replacement, reshaping and alignment.
• Relevant automotive qualifications such as IMI, ATA, NVQ, SVQ, VSQ or an equivalent industry-recognised qualification.
• Completion of a recognised automotive apprenticeship will also be considered.
• Good understanding of vehicle construction, repair methods and safe working practices.
• A reliable, organised approach with good att...

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