Panel Beater

Benefits with the role
  • 40 hour week
  • OTE £40,000 - £50,000
  • Flexible working patterns
  • 33 Days Holiday including Bank Holidays
  • Uncapped Bonus Scheme
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • £750 Staff Referral Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Regular Pay Reviews
  • Life Assurance
  • Health & Wellbeing Support

We are looking to give a hardworking and dedicated Panel Beater the opportunity to join our Bodyshop in Bristol.

If you want to work in a fantastic facility, with a brilliant team and some of the most iconic brands in the world, we would love to hear from you!

If you are working in a non-franchise Bodyshop and want to benefit from excellent training and development opportunities, as well as a fantastic benefits package and OTE, send us your CV today.

Your role will also include:

  • Dismantling and rebuilding vehicles in preparation for other operations in the repair process.
  • Carrying out Panel Replacement.
  • Correctly storing displaced parts.
  • Identifying any additional faults or damage and reporting to Supervisor.
  • Access to clean and modern equipment.

Whilst this role may not be customer facing, you will still play an important part in making sure we give our customer’s an exceptional experience – with the aim of exceeding their expectations every time. To achieve this, you will need to work collaboratively with other members of the Bodyshop team, demonstrating that you are a team player with good communication skills and attention to detail, to ensure that all deadlines are met.

Essential Skills:

Due to the technical nature of this position, we are looking for candidates who are qualified to a NVQ/VRQ level in Vehicle Accident Repair and have experience of working in a similar role in a Bodyshop.

Whilst we do have some requirements to be considered for this role, we will nevertheless still be committed to providing you with a tailored training programme from both Group Staff and the Manufacturers we represent to ensure you are equipped with all the skills and confidence you need to do your job well. This will include support with all modern repair techniques. 

Working at Bristol Bodyshop
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Dick Lovett has a dedicated Bodyshop facility on the Bristol campus to provide bodywork and paint repairs to all of the brands we represent including Porsche, Aston Martin, BMW, and MINI. We are easily accessible from the M5 motorway, by following the A4018 to Laurel Court in Cribbs Causeway.

At Dick Lovett, we can handle all types of car repair, from bodywork damage to removing chips and dents in paintwork. The Bodyshop team in Bristol offer services covering the South West of England and South Wales. Our team is supportive and encouraging at the Bodyshop with a wide variety of options to develop in your career.

Working in the Bodyshop team
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Being a part of our Bodyshop Team offers an exciting opportunity for those who are passionate about delivering a personalised experience to customers in need of vehicle repairs and restoration.

As a valued member of our Team, your expertise and attention to detail will play a crucial role in ensuring our customers receive excellent service and leave with their vehicles looking as good as new.

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Panel Beater

Department Bodyshop
Closing Date 15th November 2024
Contract Permanent
Salary £40k to £50k per year
Location Bristol Bodyshop
Careers | Chris Valentine | Bodyshop
I have a fantastic team around me, the knowledge, skill, drive and love for being here makes my working days so much better!

Chris Valentine

Bodyshop Manager