Panel Beater


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£45,000 - £50,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cardiff, CF11 7JB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are currently assisting our client, a leading automotive accident repair centre based in Cardiff, in recruiting a skilled Vehicle Panel Beater. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to join a well-established team within a modern working environment. The Vehicle Panel Beater role offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, complemented by a team-based bonus scheme and valuable benefits.

Benefits:

- Up to £45,000 annual salary, negotiable based on experience

- Team-based bonus scheme rewarding performance

- Overtime available and paid at standard rate

- 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 25 days with length of service

- Pension scheme

- Access to ongoing training and professional development

- Modern facilities equipped with the latest technology

- Company-sponsored events, including an annual Christmas party

- Opportunity to work with a multi-award-winning company

- Flexible working hours with options for a 40-45 hour week and flexible start and finish times

Duties as a Panel Beater:

- Replace and repair damaged automotive body panels to factory standards

- Perform chassis and framework restorations

- Accurately assess vehicle damage and determine suitable repair methods to ensure high-quality restoration

- Complete bumper, door, and related panel repairs

- Maintain compliance with internal quality standards and third-party assessments

- Collaborate with the team to ensure efficient and safe workshop operations

- Document work completed and communicate effectively with team members and management

Requirements:

- Proven experience as a Vehicle Panel Beater, ideally within a professional accident repair environment

- Formal qualifications to NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Body Repair or equivalent are desirable, though candidates with strong on-the-job experience will be considered

- Attention to detail and a high standard of workmanship

- Excellent team player with good communication skills

- Ability to multitask effectively under pressure

- Valid UK driving licence with minimal points

- ATA accreditation or experience working to BSI 10125 Kitemark Standards will be advantageous but is not essential

This Vehicle Panel Beater position presents a compelling opportunity to develop your career with a reputable employer committed to quality and customer satisfaction.

If you meet the requirements and are looking to join a dynamic team, contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement, for further details on this exciting vacancy in Cardiff, South Wales.

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