Panel Beater
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Cardiff, Wales, CF11 7JB |
| Company: | Perfect Placement UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59435587 |
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.
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.