Permanent Panel Technician - Panel Beater Wanted!
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Panel Technician-Panel Beater to join our Automotive team on a permanent basis in Loughborough.
The successful applicant must have previous experience in Automotive, with specific experience in a range of areas:
- You will have ideally served a recognised apprenticeship as a Body technician and gained a technical qualification (such as NVQ / VCQ / SVQ /IMI/ ATA) although individuals who have trained on-the-job or via other routes will also be considered.
- You will work to a high standard and demonstrate a sound up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques. Basic hours are 40 per week but overtime will be available with 32 days holiday entitlement a year.
- You’ll also need to make sure all necessary paperwork is accurate and up to date. You will need to be comfortable using basic IT to take pictures and complete an electronic QC Sheet during the repair.
- A full valid driving licence (6 points or less)
Key Responsibilities:
- Stripping & fitting panels
- Pulling dent with aid of pin puller, slide hammers, miracle puller, jig, panel beating hammers
- Minor & major filler work
- Jig work
- Blocking filler
- Note welding skills/qualifications would be beneficial not necessary.
You will be able to work with plastic, steel, aluminium panels and use of basic tools found in any normal body shop environment i.e. DA Sander, basic hand tools, blocks, primer gun, spray guns etc.
Training and support will be provided for our product range either internally or via our suppliers where required.
You will be a highly motivated individual who takes your work seriously and who can work in a fast-paced environment. You must possess excellent time-management and interpersonal skills to ensure that deadlines are met and that customer satisfaction is upheld. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hardworking professional to join a great team and develop their career further. Please apply with your CV and a covering letter stating your reasons for applying. We look forward to hearing from you.