The L&I Eaton story began in Manchester with a single branch in 1953 by Lawrence & Elizabeth Eaton. For over 50 years, L&I Eaton developed a reputation for quality workmanship, before being acquired by Lee Bootle in 1986. Since the acquisition, Lee successfully secured contracts with several major UK work providers and has expanded the L&I Eaton network throughout Scotland, Northern & Central England.
We are one of the largest independent Vehicle Repairers in the UK, getting cars repaired and back on the road fast, whatever the weather! We are approved repairers for some of the most high-profile Insurers in the country. These include brands such as Admiral, Direct Line, Churchill, Aviva, More Than, AXA, RSA, Zurich, NARG, Hertz, Europcar and many more.
Why do so many insurance companies come to us? Our workmanship is second to none, we deliver exceptional customer service, repair vehicles in our Industry leading facilities and ensure our staff are up to date with the latest training. We listen to what the customer wants and deliver on their requirements. It’s a part our ethos, it's our vision - To become the leading accident repair group delivering high quality repair, customer excellence and innovative solutions to the accident repair industry.
To date, we have operations in 12 locations, employ over 300 staff and repair over 20,000 vehicles annually. But we are just getting started - we aim to continue our growth exponentially and hope to be opening a repair centre near you sometime soon.
We are currently seeking a Panel Beaters to join our team at our Accident Repair Centre in Newcastle/Gateshead.
Benefits of working with L&I Eaton –
· 29 days holiday per year
· Weekly pay with industry leading basic salary plus bonus scheme
· Pension scheme
· ATA Training
. Incentive Joining fee
· Uniforms provided
· The opportunity to progress further within the Company
What we expect in return –
· Repair Vehicles to a high standard in line with BSI10125 requirements
· Completing Vehicles repairs within estimating times
· Implementing tasks and responsibilities of your role
· Working as a team member
· Desirable qualifications are ATA, NVQ level 3 or City & Guilds in body repair
The right candidate must have proven industry experience of a fast-paced Body shop environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Job Role:
- Repair and restore damaged vehicle panels to their original condition- Use various tools and equipment to remove dents, scratches, and other imperfections- Weld and reshape panels as needed- Perform body filler application and sanding to achieve a smooth surface- Ensure proper alignment and fitment of panels- Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work area Requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £41,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
