Panel Beater
Job Role:Panel Beater
Town/City:Eastleigh
Salary/Rate:£55,000 - £60,000
Sector:Accident Repair Centre
Job ref:253
Post Date:18.02.26
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Meet Our Recruiter
Charlotte Lightfoot
Automotive Recruiting Director
About the Role
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Automotive Bodyshop in the Eastleigh Area
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£55,000/£60,000 Basic Salary
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Hours: Monday to Friday (Flexible on hours)
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Occasional Saturday working when required
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Family feel environment with a friendly stable team
Are you an experienced Panel Beater looking to join a professional, well-equipped accident repair centre where your skills are valued and rewarded?
We are looking for a skilled and efficient technician to carry out high-quality panel repairs to manufacturer standards, working as part of a collaborative and supportive workshop team. If you take pride in your workmanship and enjoy delivering excellent results, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Repairing or replacing damaged vehicle panels to manufacturer standards
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Carrying out structural repairs, jig work, and panel alignment
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Welding and bonding panels using appropriate repair methods
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Working with both aluminium and steel panels
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Removing and refitting trims, interiors, and bolt-on components
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Preparing vehicles for paint handover
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Completing quality checks prior to vehicle release
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Meeting efficiency and productivity targets
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Maintaining accurate repair records
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Following health & safety procedures at all times
What We’re Looking For
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Previous experience as a Panel Beater within a bodyshop/accident repair environment
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Ability to repair both cosmetic and structural damage
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Jig and welding experience preferred
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Knowledge of modern repair techniques and materials (including aluminium)
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ATA accreditation desirable but not essential
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Strong attention to detail
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Ability to work efficiently under pressure
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A positive team-focused attitude
What’s on Offer
Salary & Bonus
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Basic salary up to £55,000 (up to £60,000 depending on experience)
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Tiered bonus scheme with earning potential up to £10,000 per year
Working Hours & Flexibility
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45 hours per week
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Flexible start and finish times
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Opportunity to start as early as 7:30am, supporting a better work-life balance
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1 Saturday per month (typically only required if targets are not met)
Benefits Package
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28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
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Additional paid “Celebration Day”
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Healthcare cash plan (dental, physio, etc.)
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Gym and retail discounts
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Life assurance
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Company pension
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£1,000 refer-a-friend bonus
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Company-funded social events
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Free parking at many sites
This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional repair network offering strong earning potential, genuine flexibility, and long-term career development within a supportive team environment.
Full vacancy details for this Panel Beater role are available to registered candidates. Apply now with your CV to Charlotte Lightfoot at Monday Matters Recruitment. Monday Matters Recruitment are specialists in the automotive industry and we’re here to make sure every Monday counts!
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Hours: Monday to Friday (Flexible on hours)
Occasional Saturday working when required
Family feel environment with a friendly stable team
Are you an experienced Panel Beater looking to join a professional, well-equipped accident repair centre where your skills are valued and rewarded?
We are looking for a skilled and efficient technician to carry out high-quality panel repairs to manufacturer standards, working as part of a collaborative and supportive workshop team. If you take pride in your workmanship and enjoy delivering excellent results, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Repairing or replacing damaged vehicle panels to manufacturer standards
Carrying out structural repairs, jig work, and panel alignment
Welding and bonding panels using appropriate repair methods
Working with both aluminium and steel panels
Removing and refitting trims, interiors, and bolt-on components
Preparing vehicles for paint handover
Completing quality checks prior to vehicle release
Meeting efficiency and productivity targets
Maintaining accurate repair records
Following health & safety procedures at all times
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Previous experience as a Panel Beater within a bodyshop/accident repair environment
Ability to repair both cosmetic and structural damage
Jig and welding experience preferred
Knowledge of modern repair techniques and materials (including aluminium)
ATA accreditation desirable but not essential
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work efficiently under pressure
A positive team-focused attitude
What’s on Offer
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Basic salary up to £55,000 (up to £60,000 depending on experience)
Tiered bonus scheme with earning potential up to £10,000 per year
Working Hours & Flexibility
45 hours per week
Flexible start and finish times
Opportunity to start as early as 7:30am, supporting a better work-life balance
1 Saturday per month (typically only required if targets are not met)
Benefits Package
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Additional paid “Celebration Day”
Healthcare cash plan (dental, physio, etc.)
Gym and retail discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Life assurance
Company pension
£1,000 refer-a-friend bonus
Cycle to Work scheme
Company-funded social events
Free parking at many sites
This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional repair network offering strong earning potential, genuine flexibility, and long-term career development within a supportive team environment.
Full vacancy details for this Panel Beater role are available to registered candidates. Apply now with your CV to Charlotte Lightfoot at Monday Matters Recruitment. Monday Matters Recruitment are specialists in the automotive industry and we’re here to make sure every Monday counts!
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