Bodyshop Mechanic

Location Chesterfield
Discipline: Bodyshop & Accident Repair
Job type: Permanent
Salary: ££32k - 35k per year
Contact name: shauna Haggar

Contact email: shauna.haggar@autoskills-uk.com
Job ref: JO0000053290
Published: about 9 hours ago
Startdate: 26/02/2026

BODYSHOP MECHANIC
Basic Salary: £35,000 + Bonus (£45,000 OTE)
Location: Chesterfield
Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00am - 4:30pm (3:30pm finish on Friday)
We are looking for an experienced Bodyshop Mechanic with strong mechanical, diagnostic and electrical capability - someone confident carrying out steering, suspension, engine and safety system repairs following collision damage.
This is not a cosmetic strip & fit role - we require a technician capable of handling heavier mechanical rebuilds within a bodyshop environment.
Responsibilities of a Bodyshop Mechanic
- Carry out mechanical repairs following collision damage, including suspension, steering racks, subframes and engines
- Complete diagnostics, electrical fault-finding, ADAS calibration and wheel alignment/steering geometry
- Replace SRS components (airbags), de-/re-energise HV vehicles and carry out wiring repairs
- Perform air conditioning degas/regas and refill/bleed cooling systems
- Remove and refit interior trims while working to manufacturer repair standards
Skills and Qualifications Required
- Strong mechanical and diagnostic capability
- Confident with suspension, steering, engines, ADAS and safety systems
- Bodyshop or accident repair experience preferred
- Full UK Driving Licence and own tools required
- Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
If you are interested in this Bodyshop Mechanic vacancy, please contact Shauna and quote job number 53290.
As well as this Bodyshop Mechanic role, Auto Skills UK is recognised as the leading provider of temporary and permanent staffing solutions within the Bodyshop sector, including:
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