Full time Permanent

Bodyshop Technician

Recruitment Helpline Ltd
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1PH
money-bag £28,000 - £33,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience
Posted: 22 May 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 21 June 2026
Ref: RHL5886

About the Role

A Bodyshop Technician is required to join an established, BS10125 accredited repair site in Aberystwyth. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary between £28,000 and £33,000 per annum, dependent on experience. The working pattern is Monday to Friday. The role involves delivering high-quality repairs to accident-damaged vehicles, with responsibilities likely encompassing MET (mechanical, electrical, and trim) strip and refit, alongside panel repair and painting. Candidates should possess proven experience within the vehicle repair industry and the ability to work collaboratively under strict time constraints. Key skills include proficiency in accident damage repair, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality standards.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced MET Technician / Panel Repair & Paint Technician to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience.
Location: Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23.
Schedule: Monday – Friday.

About The Company:

They are an extremely busy National award winning BS10125 accredited site looking for candidates to provide high quality repairs to accident damaged vehicles, individuals must be able to work within a team environment to strict time constraints

About The Role:

The company are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, hardworking individuals with experience in MET mechanical/trim strip and refit and Panel repair/paint within the vehicle repair industry to join their expanding team. They are also welcoming applications with limited experience but is keen to get into the industry and have a passion for motor vehicles.
ATA or City & Guilds L3 preferred but not essential.

Repair/Paint techs will be required to:

Carry out all types of vehicle body repair/refinishing work using the appropriate method for relevant vehicle materials, in full accordance with professional standards of workmanship and vehicle road worthiness, including:

• Repair panels
• Pre-paint preparation
• Priming and painting/lacquering/paint inspection
• Any necessary rectification of defects
• Cosmetic repairs
• Polishing

MET Strip and Refit will require to:

• Remove and refit Body panels and trims
• Carry out basic mechanical strip and refit
• Use simple diagnostic equipment
• Identify and report all apparent other faults or other work that is found to be required or considered to be advisable in the interests of safety and/or reliability
• Identify and utilise the correct methods of work by using your experience, skills, training, and industry knowledge, referring to the available technical information where appropriate
• Complete all job related and other company documentation and administrative duties accurately and promptly
• Work co-operatively with colleagues, suppliers and other parties as instructed.
• Keep your industry skills up to date on an ongoing basis
• Always comply with company policies and instructions on all relevant subjects, including general health and safety; personal protective equipment; security
• Perform in a suitable manner any other tasks and duties that may from time-to-time be reasonably requested of you by the company’s management
• Ensure all work areas are always clean and tidy


Company Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free On-site parking

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

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