Senior Panel Technician (Structural)
Full time | Mon–Fri 08:30–17:30
Carr Body Repair Ltd – Buxton
Buxton / Stockport / Macclesfield / Chesterfield / High Peak and surrounding area applicants welcome!
We are a growing independent vehicle body repair specialist looking for an experienced Senior Panel Technician to join our team.
This is a key role within the business and an opportunity to become part of a workshop focused on:
- High-quality repairs
- Manufacturer repair methods
- Continuous improvement
- Strong customer service
- Long-term growth
Join an independent repair centre that values quality over shortcuts. We are building a standards-driven repair centre focused on quality, investment, and doing repairs properly.
At Carr Body Repair we repair vehicles properly using manufacturer methods, invest in equipment and standards, and are building a business designed for the future.
The Role
We need someone who can:
- Think ahead
- Solve problems
- Lead by example through quality and professionalism
- Carry out structural and cosmetic panel repairs
- Carry out plastic repairs
- Carry out accurate repair planning and damage assessment
- Support workshop standards and continuous improvement
- Support efficient workshop flow and repair progression
- Share knowledge and support less experienced team members where appropriate
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- This role is aimed at experienced technicians operating at senior level within vehicle body repair
- Minimum 10 years experience within vehicle body repair preferred
- Significant experience carrying out structural and cosmetic panel repairs essential
- Competent in structural repairs
- Strong repair capability across modern vehicle construction methods, including steel and aluminium
- Excellent organisation and workshop awareness
- Able to work independently and within a team
- ATA accreditation and/or recognised industry qualifications (City & Guilds or equivalent) essential
Desirable:
- EV Level 3 qualification
- Experience working within BS10125 environments
- Leadership or mentoring experience
The Type of Person We Want
We are looking for someone who aligns with our core values:
- Be Humbly Confident
- Grow or Die
- Do the Right Thing
- Help First
- Do What We Say
The right person will be:
- Calm under pressure
- Have a quality mindset
- Methodical
- A problem solver
- Proud of the repairs they produce
- Someone who genuinely cares about quality
- Team fit
What You Won’t Get Here
- No rushed, low-standard repairs
- No being treated like a number
- Repairs completed safely and correctly using manufacturer repair methods
What You Will Get
- £50,000 basic plus bonus. Realistic OTE £55,000+
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays
- A business committed to doing repairs properly, not simply quickly
- Monday to Friday working
- Performance-related bonus
- Company pension
- Clean, organised workshop
- Ongoing training and development support
- A respected independent business with growth ambitions
- Opportunity to play a major role in the future of the company
Why Join Carr Body Repair?
Carr Body Repair is investing in modern repair capability, EV readiness, workshop standards, and BS10125 Structural accreditation because we believe skilled technicians deserve the right environment and equipment to do repairs properly.
We believe skilled technicians deserve proper equipment, proper standards, and an environment where quality matters.
This role is an opportunity to become part of that journey and genuinely help shape the future of the workshop and play an important role in building one of the region's leading independent vehicle repair centres.
Apply Now
Please send your CV or message directly for a confidential conversation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Time served: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full Drivers License (required)
Work Location: In person
