Panel Beater / Panel Technician

PANEL BEATER

Location: Preston
Salary: Circa £55,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Looking for a Panel Beater role where your expertise is recognised, your earning potential matches your experience, and you can enjoy your weekends?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Panel Beater / Panel Technician to join a busy, modern Bodyshop offering an excellent salary, Monday to Friday working, and long-term career stability. If you take pride in repairing vehicles to the highest standards and want to be part of a professional, quality-driven team, this could be the ideal next move.

Working with modern repair equipment and a consistent flow of work, you''ll have the opportunity to showcase your skills in a supportive environment where craftsmanship, efficiency, and attention to detail are genuinely valued.

WHAT''S IN IT FOR YOU?
·Circa £55,000 basic salary depending on experience
·Monday to Friday working (42.5 hours per week)
·No weekend working
·Permanent, full-time position
·Modern Bodyshop with a consistent workload
·Long-term career stability
·Professional and supportive working environment

THE ROLE
As a Panel Beater / Panel Technician, you''ll be responsible for restoring damaged vehicles to manufacturer standards, ensuring every repair is completed safely, efficiently, and to an exceptional level of quality. Working alongside Paint Technicians and MET Technicians, you''ll play a key role in delivering outstanding repairs and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include:
·Repairing damaged vehicle panels using approved repair methods
·Removing and replacing damaged body panels where necessary
·Straightening vehicle chassis and body structures using specialist equipment
·Carrying out welding, bonding and panel alignment to manufacturer specifications
·Assessing repair methods to achieve efficient, high-quality results
·Working closely with the wider Bodyshop team to meet repair deadlines
·Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
·Ensuring all repairs comply with manufacturer and industry quality standards

ABOUT YOU
We''re looking for an experienced Panel Beater who takes pride in producing first-class repairs and enjoys working in a fast-paced, quality-focused Bodyshop.
You will ideally have:
·Previous experience as a Panel Beater / Panel Technician / Body Repair Technician / Vehicle Body Repair Technician
·Experience working within an accident repair centre or Bodyshop environment
·Strong knowledge of modern vehicle repair techniques and manufacturer repair methods
·Experience using body alignment and repair equipment
·Excellent attention to detail with a quality-first approach
·The ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
·A positive attitude and strong time management skills

APPLY TODAY
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Bodyshop offering an outstanding salary, modern facilities, and a genuine Monday to Friday work-life balance.

If you''re an experienced Panel Beater / Panel Technician looking for your next challenge with a business that values quality workmanship and offers long-term stability, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration.  Job reference 53812.