EXPERIENCED PANEL BEATER / PAINTER
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £48,000 Depending on Experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:00 - 17:00
Looking for a role where your multi-skilled repair abilities are recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can continue to progress?
If you're an experienced Panel Beater / Painter looking for your next move, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair centre where versatility, technical ability and quality workmanship are genuinely valued.
Offering a salary of up to £48,000 depending on experience, you'll benefit from a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend commitments. You'll work within a modern, well-equipped workshop alongside a skilled team, giving you the opportunity to put your panel repair and painting skills to use, broaden your technical experience and build a stable, long-term career within a professional accident repair environment.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Competitive Salary - Up to £48,000 DOE
Monday to Friday Working Pattern
08:00am - 5:00pm Working Hours
Full-Time, Permanent Position
40-Hour Working Week
Modern Workshop Environment
Ongoing Training & Development
Career Progression Opportunities
THE ROLE
As an Experienced Panel Beater / Painter, you will be responsible for repairing accident-damaged vehicle panels and carrying out preparation and painting work to a consistently high standard. You'll use your multi-skilled abilities to support the wider bodyshop team, ensuring repairs are completed efficiently, safely and in line with manufacturer repair methods and professional quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out panel repairs, replacement and alignment on accident-damaged vehicles
Complete preparation work, including sanding, filling, masking and priming
Carry out paint spraying, colour matching, blending and refinishing where required
Complete polishing and finishing work to achieve a high-quality result
Assess damage and identify the appropriate repair methods and techniques
Work closely with MET Technicians, other bodyshop colleagues and Workshop Controllers to maintain efficient workflow
Inspect completed repairs and rectify imperfections where necessary
Follow manufacturer repair methods, bodyshop quality standards and Health & Safety procedures
ABOUT YOU
We're looking for an experienced, multi-skilled and quality-focused technician who can confidently undertake both panel repair and painting duties, taking pride in producing excellent results.
Proven experience as a Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Painter or Paint Sprayer within an accident repair centre or bodyshop
Practical experience across panel repair and automotive painting
Strong knowledge of vehicle construction, panel repair and replacement techniques
Experience with preparation, paint application, colour matching and blending
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship
Ability to work efficiently to deadlines and agreed production times
Flexible approach with the ability to support different stages of the repair process
Strong team player with a professional, reliable and positive attitude
IMI and/or ATA qualifications advantageous but not essential
Full UK Driving Licence preferred
Alternative Job Titles: Panel Beater / Panel Technician / Multi-Skilled Technician / Panel Beater & Painter / Vehicle Body Repair Technician / Automotive Panel Beater / Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician / Prepper / Prep & Paint Technician / Bodyshop Technician / Multi-Skilled Accident Repair Technician
APPLY TODAY
This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair business that values its employees, offers genuine career progression and provides long-term stability within a modern working environment. If you're an experienced Panel Beater / Painter looking for a role where your versatility, technical skills and quality workmanship will be recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now for immediate consideration.
Contact UK - Job Reference - 54992