Panel Beater

Location West Sussex
Discipline: Bodyshop & Accident Repair
Job type: Permanent
Salary: ££48k - 60k per year
Contact name: Andy Gosling

Contact email: kelsey.white@autoskills-uk.com
Job ref: JO0000052159
Published: about 1 year ago
Startdate: 27/08/2025

Panel Beater / Panel Technician / Vehicle Panel Beater

Location: Gatwick

Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 Basic Salary + Time Saved Bonus | OTE £60,000

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Looking for a Panel Beater role where your skills are rewarded, your earning potential is uncapped, and you have the flexibility to choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Panel Beater or Panel Technician to join a modern, high-performing Accident Repair Centre in Gatwick. With an excellent basic salary, bonus potential, overtime opportunities, and a choice of shifts, you'll be joining a professional Bodyshop that invests in its people, equipment, and long-term careers.

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality repairs and want to work with the latest repair technology in a supportive team environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for You?

  • £48,000 - £50,000 Basic Salary

  • Time Saved Bonus Scheme

  • OTE of £60,000

  • Overtime Available

  • Choice of Working Hours:

    • Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

    • Monday to Friday, 11:00am - 7:00pm

  • Modern, State-of-the-Art Bodyshop

  • Long-Term Career Stability

  • Ongoing Training and Development Opportunities

  • Supportive and Experienced Team Environment

The Role

As a Panel Beater, you will be responsible for repairing accident-damaged vehicles to manufacturer standards, ensuring every repair is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest level of quality.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Repairing and replacing damaged vehicle panels using approved repair methods

  • Carrying out structural and cosmetic body repairs

  • Restoring vehicles in line with manufacturer repair specifications

  • Using modern repair equipment and techniques to deliver exceptional workmanship

  • Working closely with MET Technicians and Paint Technicians to maintain an efficient repair process

  • Completing quality inspections before vehicle handover

  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment

  • Following all health and safety procedures

About You

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

  • Previous experience as a Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Vehicle Panel Beater, or Bodyshop Panel Beater

  • A recognised qualification such as NVQ, VCQ, SVQ, ATA, or equivalent

  • Experience working within a busy Bodyshop or Accident Repair Centre

  • Strong knowledge of modern vehicle repair techniques and manufacturer standards

  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality workmanship

  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • A motivated, professional, and quality-focused approach

Apply Today

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading Accident Repair Centre that offers excellent earning potential, flexible working hours, modern workshop facilities, and genuine long-term career prospects.

If you're an experienced Panel Beater or Panel Technician looking for your next challenge in Gatwick, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration.