Panel Beater


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£60,000 to £65,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Luton, LU3 2TD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting on behalf of a reputable Accident Repair Centre in Luton for the position of Panel Beater (Twilight Shifts). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Panel Beater seeking a role with significant earning potential, a balanced work schedule, and career progression within a well-established accident repair business. The successful individual will join a forward-thinking team dedicated to high-quality vehicle repairs and ongoing professional development.

Benefits for the successful Panel Beater:

- Competitive basic salary of £55,000 - £60,000 (£25.04 per hour)

- Uncapped monthly bonus scheme

- Four-day working week, Monday to Thursday, 11:00am to 11:00pm

- Guaranteed average bonus during annual leave

- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

- Additional day off for your birthday

- Life assurance and vehicle leasing schemes

- Pension and share scheme

- Health and wellbeing benefits

- Retail discounts and cashback offers

- Continuous training and career development

- Long-term prospects within a growing accident repair business

Duties of the Panel Beater:

- Carry out high-quality panel repairs on a variety of damaged vehicles

- Remove and replace damaged body panels and components

- Repair steel and aluminium panels using approved methods

- Realign vehicle body structures and chassis where needed

- Use welding and specialist body repair equipment safely and effectively

- Prepare repaired panels for painting, ensuring industry standards are met

- Identify additional damage or repair needs during the process

- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment

- Ensure all repairs adhere to manufacturer and industry standards

Requirements:

- Proven experience as a Panel Beater within an accident repair or bodyshop environment

- Strong knowledge of modern vehicle repair techniques

- Experience working with steel and aluminium panels

- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality

- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced workshop

- ATA accreditation is advantageous but not essential

This is an outstanding opportunity for a qualified Panel Beater to develop their career within a leading accident repair centre that values quality workmanship and employee development. The role offers competitive pay, a generous bonus scheme, and excellent career progression prospects.

Contact Tom Thacker, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Luton and Bedfordshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

Perfect Placement are specialists in Automotive Recruitment. So if you are looking for a New Job in the Motor Trade, be sure to contact our team today.

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