MULTISKILLED PANEL BEATER / PANEL TECHNICIAN WITH MET
Location: Rochester, Kent
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 Basic Salary DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:00am - 5:30pm; Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Are you a skilled Panel Beater with MET experience looking for your next opportunity in Rochester, Kent? This full-time, permanent position offers a basic salary of £35,000 - £45,000, depending on experience, alongside a Monday-to-Friday working pattern and an earlier finish on Fridays.
If you have experience in both vehicle body repairs and Mechanical, Electrical and Trim work, this opportunity could allow you to use your combined technical skills across different stages of the accident repair process.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
·£35,000 - £45,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
·Full-time, permanent employment.
·Monday-to-Friday working pattern.
·Monday-to-Thursday hours of 9:00am - 5:30pm.
·Earlier Friday finish at 4:30pm.
·Opportunity to use both panel repair and MET skills.
·A varied technical role within the automotive accident repair sector.
THE ROLE
As a Multiskilled Panel Beater / Panel Technician with MET experience, you'll carry out vehicle body repairs alongside mechanical, electrical and trim work. You'll help restore damaged vehicles to the required standards, ensuring repairs are completed accurately and components are correctly refitted.
Your responsibilities will include:
·Assessing vehicle damage and identifying the repairs required.
·Repairing, reshaping and replacing damaged body panels.
·Removing and refitting mechanical, electrical and trim components.
·Carrying out vehicle strip-down and reassembly work.
·Ensuring panel alignment, component fit and finish meet the required standards.
·Identifying damaged components and communicating additional repair requirements.
·Following appropriate repair procedures and health and safety requirements.
ABOUT YOU
·Recognised apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Body Repair (NVQ / IMI / SVQ / ATA) and relevant MET training or equivalent experience, with an ongoing commitment to continuous professional development.
·Previous experience as a Panel Beater / Panel Technician with additional Mechanical, Electrical and Trim skills.
·Confident repairing damaged panels and replacing body components.
·Experienced in removing and refitting mechanical, electrical and trim components.
·Able to use body repair tools and equipment safely and effectively.
·Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality repairs.
·Reliable, organised and able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
APPLY TODAY
If you're a multiskilled Panel Beater / Panel Technician with MET experience looking for a permanent opportunity in Rochester, Kent, with a basic salary of £35,000 - £45,000, get in touch today.
For more information or to apply, contact Chris at AutoSkills UK and quote job number 55071.
Right to Work: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to employment
