Panel Beater
Location: Luton
Salary: £19.00 – £21.00 per hour
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Overtime: Available
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Panel Beater to join a busy and growing accident repair centre based in Luton.
The bodyshop is a family-run, medium-sized repair centre with an established reputation for quality workmanship and customer service. The business is currently going through an exciting period of growth, with plans to expand its operations and develop its team further.
The workshop is BSI accredited and insurance approved, carrying out accident repairs for insurance, fleet, trade and private customers. The team handles everything from minor cosmetic repairs through to more complex accident and structural repairs, with a strong focus on quality, safety and manufacturer-approved repair methods.
The Role
As a Panel Beater, you will be responsible for repairing accident-damaged vehicles and ensuring every vehicle leaves the bodyshop to a high standard.
You will work as part of a close-knit team alongside MET Technicians, Paint Technicians and other experienced bodyshop professionals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Repairing and replacing damaged vehicle panels
- Carrying out panel beating, straightening and reshaping
- Assessing damage and determining the appropriate repair method
- Removing and refitting damaged body panels and components
- Carrying out panel alignment and ensuring correct panel gaps
- Welding and fabrication where required
- Working with a wide range of vehicle makes and models
- Carrying out repairs in line with manufacturer-approved procedures
- Ensuring all repairs meet BSI and industry quality standards
- Working efficiently to meet repair timescales and productivity targets
- Maintaining excellent standards of workmanship and attention to detail
- Working closely with the wider bodyshop team throughout the repair process
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
About the Bodyshop
This is an excellent opportunity to join a family-run business that is entering an exciting period of rapid growth.
The bodyshop has invested in its repair processes and equipment and places a strong emphasis on quality workmanship, efficient turnaround times and customer satisfaction. It is BSI accredited and insurance approved, with repairs carried out using manufacturer-approved methods.
The company also works across insurance, fleet and private repair work, giving technicians exposure to a varied range of vehicles and repair requirements.
This would suit a Panel Beater who enjoys working in a hands-on, friendly environment where they can become an important part of a growing business rather than simply being another number within a large corporate operation.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a Panel Beater within an accident repair/bodyshop environment
- Strong knowledge of vehicle body repair techniques
- Experience repairing accident-damaged vehicles
- Ability to repair and replace body panels to a high standard
- Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good understanding of health and safety procedures
- A reliable and professional approach to work
- The ability to work efficiently while maintaining high-quality repairs
Relevant industry qualifications such as ATA accreditation would be advantageous, although strong practical experience will also be considered.
What's on Offer
- £19.00 – £21.00 per hour
- 42.5 hours per week
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime available
- Full-time, permanent position
- Family-run and friendly working environment
- Growing and expanding business
- Varied accident repair work
- Opportunity for long-term career development
- Professional bodyshop environment with a strong focus on quality
If you're an experienced Panel Beater looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing, family-run accident repair centre in Luton, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.
Pay: £19.00-£21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
