Panel Beater


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£45,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Nottingham, NG13 0EL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	20 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading accident repair group, for the position of Panel Beater in Newark. The ideal Panel Beater will have proven experience in structural and cosmetic repairs on commercial vehicles, including light commercial vehicles (LCV) and heavy goods vehicles (HGV). This role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits:

- Salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience

- Performance-related bonus scheme

- 29 days holiday including public holidays, increasing with service

- Pension contributions

- Referral bonus scheme

- Enhanced parental leave and sick pay

- Wagestream financial wellbeing app

- Ongoing accredited training through Steer Academy

- Clear opportunities for career progression

- Cycle to work scheme

- Employee benefits including virtual GP, employee assistance programme and high street discounts

- Supportive and professional working environment

Duties of a Panel Beater:

- Carrying out structural and cosmetic panel repairs on commercial vehicles

- Working on a range of LCV and HGV vehicles

- Replacing, repairing, and aligning panels to manufacturer specifications

- Using appropriate repair methods and equipment, including MIG/MAG welding

- Carrying out panel repairs with attention to detail and quality standards

- Maintaining productivity, quality, and safety targets

- Working effectively as part of a team to ensure high standards of vehicle repair

Requirements of a Panel Beater:

- Proven experience as a Panel Beater within a bodyshop or commercial vehicle repair environment

- Experience working on commercial vehicles is highly desirable

- Strong panel repair and welding skills

- Knowledge of MIG/MAG welding techniques

- Commercial vehicle chassis and cab alignment experience is advantageous

- Familiarity with commercial vehicle body repair standards such as BSI PAS 10125 or VBRA Elite Truck & Van Standards

- ATA accreditation or an equivalent qualification is desirable

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

- Reliable team player with a professional work ethic

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Panel Beater seeking to join a well-established business that offers strong earning potential, ongoing training, and genuine career progression.

Contact Billy Peasgood, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Job get in touch today.

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