ABL 1Touch
Tactical Panel Beater
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Tactical Panel Beater
Are you an experienced Panel Beater wanting to join a growing company?
We are looking for highly skilled Tactical Panel Beater who are up to date with the latest industry techniques and can carry out repairs to the highest possible standard, to cover various locations, including the South Coast & Surrey, Kent & Essex, Central & South regions.
What can we offer you?
- OTE £57K per annum
- Company Van
- Team bonus
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Length of service awards
- Healthcare Cash Plan (including Gym and shopping discounts)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Celebration Day (to use as you wish to celebrate a significant day in your life)
- Car Insurance discount with LV
- Employee Pension
- Employee Engagement Budget (money to go out as a team and have fun!)
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Refer a Friend Scheme (earn £1,000 for referring people to join the team)
- More benefits coming soon.....
ABL 1 Touch are a market leading vehicle repair business since 1994, working in partnership with insurance companies. ABL 1 Touch prides itself not only in the quality of its work but in providing excellent customer service.
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As a key member of the Tactical team you will ensure seamless continuity of our operations by filling in Tactical Panel Beater gaps across a number of sites. These sites will vary in size, volume and types of repairs.
Responsibilities
- Strip and refit parts where necessary, ensuring proper panel alignment and adjustments.
- Identify and report any damage not included in the original job scope.
- Assess and report on vehicle structure and paintwork.
- Ensure completed vehicles comply with safety standards.
- Handle the safe removal and storage/disposal of vehicle components, fluids, and gases.
- Complete quality control inspections and sign-offs at each repair stage.
- Follow repair methods (e.g. e-scribe, manufacturer guidance) and ensure they are visible on the job.
- Use protective coverings (seat covers, foot mats) on all vehicles.
- Perform filler repairs to a P180 finish, checking for pinholes.
- Apply underseal, weld-through primers, and anti-corrosion treatments as required.
- Maintain tools and equipment, and report any defects to your line manager.
Skills and experience required
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Motor manufacturer’s qualifications and experience
- Undertake training courses as required
- Driving licence
- Current AOM009 welding certificate or BS equivalent
- Training in mig braze, spot welding, rivet and bonding, high strength and Boron steel awareness.
- Light MET qualification linked to ATA.
- Bonding certification
- Full UK Driving licence.
- Team Player who uses initiative, be flexible and have a can-do attitude.
- Cultural and organisational insight and takes responsibility for own actions.
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Joining our team at ABL1 Touch means becoming part of a dynamic organisation that values its employees and provides opportunities for professional growth. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and a supportive work environment.
ABL 1 Touch are committed to growing and maintaining a diverse team and an inclusive work environment. Our goal is to develop inclusive work activities and projects that bring together people with different experiences and backgrounds. Through this we aim to make sure everyone can be at their best at work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at workforus@abl1touch.com.
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