Full time Permanent

Panel Beater

Recruitment Helpline Ltd
Leicester , City of Leicester, LE1 6TF
money-bag £35,000 - £45,000 Per Annum
Posted: 03 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 03 October 2026
Ref: RHL6095

About the Role

Recruitment Helpline Ltd is seeking an experienced Panel Beater to join an established accident repair centre in Leicester (LE4). This full-time, permanent role offers a salary between £35,000 and £45,000 per annum. Working Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with an occasional Saturday rota, the successful candidate will repair and restore damaged vehicle panels to manufacturer standards. Applicants should possess strong technical abilities in panel beating and damage assessment, demonstrating consistent quality workmanship. The centre has built a solid reputation for high-quality body repairs and customer service since 2022. This position suits a skilled technician seeking stable employment within a respected local business.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Panel Beater / Vehicle Damage Panel Technician to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 Per Annum
Location: Leicester LE4.
Schedule: Monday To Friday 8am- 5pm with an occasional Saturday rota

The Company:

The company is an accident repair centre based in Leicester, trading since January 2022.They are rated 5.0 out of 5 from 46 Google reviews, reflecting a consistent track record of high-quality body repairs and strong customer service across Leicester and the surrounding area.

The company is recruiting for an experienced Panel Beater to join our team on a full-time basis, repairing and restoring damaged vehicle panels to manufacturer standard.

Responsibilities:

• Repair and restore damaged vehicle panels to original condition, in line with manufacturer and BS 10125 repair standards
• Remove dents, scratches and other imperfections from vehicle panels
• Use hand and power tools to shape, smooth and finish repaired panels
• Assemble and disassemble vehicle parts and trim as needed for panel repair
• Weld, braze and bond metal and mixed-material (steel/aluminium) components to repair or replace damaged sections
• Work with structural adhesives and modern jointing techniques used on late-model vehicles
• Use jig and measuring systems to restore vehicle geometry to manufacturer specification
• Identify and flag ADAS sensor locations and calibration requirements ahead of paint and reassembly
• Carry out routine equipment repairs and maintenance
• Follow all workshop health & safety procedures and guidelines at all times
• Liaise with estimators/service advisors and provide excellent customer service

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a panel beater / vehicle damage panel technician in a Bodyshop environment
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools and panel/jig measuring systems (e.g. Celette, Car-O-Liner, Chief or similar)
• Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of modern vehicle construction, including mixed-material bodies
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical/repair method drawings
• Experience with MIG welding, MIG brazing and metal fabrication techniques
• High attention to detail and a consistently low rework rate
• Physical fitness for heavy lifting and prolonged standing/bending

Qualifications:

• Level 3 NVQ / IMI Vehicle Damage Panel Technician qualification (Required)
• ATA Accreditation (Vehicle Body & Paint) — Required
• EV/hybrid repair awareness — desirable
• Full UK driving licence — Required

Company Benefits:

• Company pension
• Company events
• Sign up Bonus - £ 500 - £1000
• Performance Bonus yearly

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.

Other jobs of interest...

Motability Operations
Markfield3 days ago
money-bag35000.00-35000.00 Annual
Auto Skills UK
Leicester3 weeks ago
money-bag45000.00-45000.00 Annual
Auto Skills UK
Leicester3 weeks ago
money-bag£45000 - £50000/annum
Motability Operations
Markfield3 weeks ago
money-bag£35,000

Perform a fresh search...

  • Create your ideal job search criteria by
    completing our quick and simple form and
    receive daily job alerts tailored to you!

Jobs. Straight to your inbox!