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Panel Beater Bury St Edmunds
We are recruiting for an experienced Panel Beater, Bodyshop Technician or Automotive Panel Technician to join a busy accident repair centre in Bury St Edmunds. Applicants must have previous panel beating experience within an automotive bodyshop or accident repair environment, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK.
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Salary: £42,000 Basic
OTE: £47,000 Uncapped
Hours: Flexible 40-hour working week
Ref: 31499
Why Apply?
- £47,000 OTE with uncapped bonus
- Flexible 40-hour working week
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Ongoing specialist training and development
- Genuine career progression
- Private pension plan
- Healthcare cash plan covering you and your children
- Same-day online GP access, dental care and wellbeing support
- Employee discounts for you, family and friends
- Retail, gym and dining discounts
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Panel Beater Role
- Repair and reshape damaged vehicle panels
- Replace and repair structural components to required standards
- Align vehicle panels accurately following repair work
- Complete repairs efficiently in line with Thatcham repair times
- Work to BSI 10125 Kitemark requirements
- Maintain high standards of workmanship throughout each repair
- Follow Health & Safety procedures and use appropriate PPE
Panel Beater Requirements
- Previous experience as a Panel Beater, Bodyshop Technician or Automotive Panel Technician
- Experience working within an automotive bodyshop or accident repair centre
- Ability to complete high-quality panel repairs within required timescales
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of an experienced bodyshop team
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Right to work in the UK
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If you're interested in this Panel Beater vacancy in Bury St Edmunds, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Consultant: Jason Evans Octane Recruitment
Ref: 31499
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Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.
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