Bodyshop Technician-Competitive Salary Per Annum, DOE/Skill -Based in West Thurrock
Rainham, London
- Language
- English
- Job Level
- Experienced
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- Competitive Salary Per Annum, Depending on Experience / Skill
- Recruiter
- Recruitment Helpline
- Closes
- 27 Sep 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Panel Repair & Paint Technician to join a well-established company.
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Salary: Competitive Salary Per Annum, Depending on Experience / Skill
Location: West Thurrock
Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00- 17:00 (45hrs per week) may be required to work additional hours, this may include Saturdays at time and a half.
About The Company:
Since 1986, The company has grown into one of the South East’s leading commercial Bodyshop groups, serving London, the M25 corridor, and surrounding areas. They combine decades of experience with the personal approach of a family-run business, ensuring every repair is carried out with care and professionalism.
About The Role:
The company are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, hardworking individuals with experience in Panel repair/paint within the vehicle repair industry to join their expanding team.
Paint techs will be required to:
The overall purpose with be to prepare repaired vehicles and loose panels for paint and to refinish the repaired vehicle and/or panels to a standard comparable to the original paintwork and in full accordance with professional standards of workmanship and vehicle road worthiness, including:
To use abrasives to prepare the repaired vehicle and any loose panels for paint To ensure that all refinishing is carried out professionally and to the customers satisfaction, using the correct paint and in line with the manufacturer’s specification To complete the quality control process sheet after each stage and before it moves to the next stage To identify and handle hybrid cars correctly To ensure that all work is completed on time and without the need of rectification Always look to improve working methods, subject to the managers approval Always wear and use appropriate PPE and equipment where and when required To comply with company repair and safe working methods All Health and Safety procedures including COSHH to be used at all times All other reasonable tasks to be carried out at the request of a senior manager
Panel Techs will require to:
To repair and replace damaged vehicle bodyworks and loose panels professionally using the correct equipment and methods To ensure that the repairs are to the customers satisfaction and in line with the manufacturer’s specification To carry out joining techniques including bonding, welding and riveting To complete the quality control process sheet after each stage and before it moves to next stage To ensure that a technician certified in the discipline countersigns your quality control process sheet before it moves to next stages To handle and identify hybrid vehicles correctly To ensure all the work is completed on time and without the need of rectification Always look to improve working methods, subject to the managers approval Always Wear correct PPE and use correct equipment where and when to do so To comply with company repair and safe working methods All health and safety procedures, including COSHH adhered to at all times Any other reasonable tasks, as necessary to be carried out at the request of a senior manager
If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.
Ad ID: 5418708675
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