Colas Ltd
Bodyshop Technician
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Bodyshop Technician
About Colas Ltd
Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people, including over 1,500 in the UK across multiple sites.
We are specialists in highways construction and have worked on large-scale projects including highways, airfields, and marine sectors. In addition, we offer highways maintenance services and manufacture innovative surfacing products.
We hold a Gold 'Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, providing excellent career potential.
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Purpose of the Role
Due to continued success in securing new contracts and tenders, we are expanding our team and seeking an experienced Bodyshop Technician to join our Mechanical Services division in Ringmer, BN8 5NP.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and growing business, where your skills and expertise will contribute to delivering high-quality vehicle repairs and maintaining our excellent reputation.
Key responsibility: Repairing and restoring a range of specialist fleet vehicles—including fire brigade appliances, ambulance vehicles, police vehicles, and Iveco vehicles—to pre-accident condition. Tasks include:
- Assessing vehicle damage
- Carrying out structural and cosmetic repairs
- Panel replacement
- Body alignment
- Refinishing surfaces to a professional standard
Ideal candidates should take pride in their workmanship, prioritise safety, and thrive in a professional team environment.
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Main Responsibilities
As a Bodyshop Technician, your key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring safe and efficient vehicle repairs
- Creating and conducting risk assessments before work begins
- Executing repairs while balancing cost and time efficiency
- Maintaining public, colleague, and self-safety standards
- Completing required paperwork accurately and on time
- Performing repairs as instructed by your Foreman/Supervisor
- Reporting any vehicle or equipment changes to your Line Manager
- Supporting and developing apprentices and trainees
- Undertaking any additional assigned duties
Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Body Shop Technician meeting the following criteria:
- Fully accredited (NVQ Level III or City & Guilds qualification)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience (preferably in a similar role)
- Strategic knowledge across multiple vehicle makes/models, including specialist fleet and commercial vehicles
- Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and risk assessments
- Full, clean driving licence
- Punctual, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high professional standards
- Actively collaborative, adhering to lean principles
- Willingness to mentor apprentices and trainees
Package Description
Colas offers a comprehensive compensation package including:
- Salary: £38,000–£42,000 (dependent on experience)
- Working hours: 40-hour weeks
- Availability: Overtime with time-and-a-half pay
- Pension: Up to 10% matched contributions via our Colas Pension Scheme
- Insurance: x4 salary Life Assurance Scheme
- Annual leave: 21 days + Public Holidays
- Additional benefits through a Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
- Opportunities to finance a fully funded Professional Qualification
- Ongoing personal/professional development
- Discounted access to car leasing, holidays, cinema, restaurants, and more via our online Employee Benefits Portal
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Work Culture
Colas’ organisation is shaped by four core values:
- Respect – Foundational to fairness, transparency, and inclusion with partners, teams, and communities
- Commitment – Dedication to creating an environment where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered
- Pioneering – Driving innovation over blind ambition; championing sustainable infrastructure solutions
- Sharing – Fostering collaboration and growth across all levels of the business
Equality and Inclusion
Colas Ltd is committed to attracting, developing, and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce reflecting the communities we serve. We pride ourselves as an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
Recruitment policy: Preference is given to direct hiring applications.
Agencies should contact only those on Colas Ltd’s Preferred Suppliers List (PSL) for vetted roles. Speculative CV submissions from agencies will not be considered, and no fee will be paid.
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