Southampton Accident Repair Centre
Salary: £45,000 + Bonus
PANEL/STRIP & FIT
Department/Business/Location:
Bodyshop
Reports to:
Bodyshop Manager
Directors
Responsibilities:
- Stripping vehicles for repair *
- Stripping vehicles as per job card *
- Checking parts whilst stripping *
- Mark up with correct id all displaced parts and store safe and securely *
- Reporting extra parts needed to Workshop Manager/Estimator
- Complete quality check sheet
- Repair as per job card
- Jig and pull if required or requested using Car-o-liner
- Check repair methods before carrying out repairs
- Set up welding equipment correctly as per repair methods
- Use extraction at all times
- Align all panels
- Use correct fillers for repair
- Carry out structural and aluminium repairs to JLR specification
- Competent in aluminium bonding and riveting techniques
- Use approved aluminium specific tools and work stations
- Hold or be working towards JLR aluminium specific accreditation e.g ATA aluminium/structural or manufacturer specific training
- Check operations manual for repair systems/filler application
- Fitting vehicles after repair *
- Checking locks, lights, electrics as per quality check sheet *
- Report to Workshop Manager if warning lights on *
- Cleaning up work area and making sure that plant and equipment is working correctly, any faults found, immediately inform management of findings
- Liaising with other departments
- Report any problems to Workshop Manager
Description:
Panel/Strip and Fit department is responsible for the stripping out and re-fitting of all parts required to carry out repairs to damaged vehicles. All stripping must be carried out as per job card, or other instruction from the Workshop Manager. A high standard must be achieved at all times. Liaising with other members of staff is essential in this role to help the throughput of work.
* Strip and Fit carried out by Panel department
Skills & Requirements
Essential
- Full UK driving licence.
- Smart appearance.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Body Shop experience
- Skilled Paint Technician
The Same People, The Same Excellence. A New Name for the Future.
Southeast Motors is a privately owned automotive retail group based on the south coast of England, serving customers from across Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent, and beyond. Driving Forward — A New Era of Excellence, we represent some of the world’s most renowned automotive brands, delivering exceptional vehicles, trusted servicing, and genuine care across the South East. Our mission is simple: to provide quality, expertise, and trust at every step of your automotive journey.
Our Values.
At Southeast Motors, our values guide every decision we make and define how we work with our clients, partners and each other. They represent who we are, how we behave, and the standards we uphold as we grow.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Panel Beating: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
