Panel Beater
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About Profile
This candidate is a highly experienced Panel Beater with more than 20 years working within accident repair and vehicle restoration environments. Their background includes repairing a wide variety of vehicles and working with multiple body materials including aluminium and steel, giving them strong technical versatility across modern repair methods.
They have extensive experience carrying out both minor cosmetic repairs and major structural restoration work following accident damage, corrosion and severe body defects. Technically confident, they are skilled using specialist bodyshop equipment including welding systems, spotters and alignment equipment while maintaining high standards of repair quality.
For over 14 years they successfully managed and operated their own garage, overseeing workflow, quality control and customer communication while directly supervising a team of panel beaters. This has given them excellent organisational and leadership skills alongside their hands-on repair experience.
Calm, professional and detail-focused, they take pride in producing quality workmanship and supporting efficient workshop operations. They are now looking for a long-term opportunity within a structured bodyshop where they can continue progressing and contribute their extensive experience within a supportive team environment.
Key Experience & Strengths
Over 20 years’ Panel Beater experience
Accident repair and structural restoration work
Steel and aluminium body repair experience
Welding and spotter equipment operation
Major and minor vehicle body repairs
Vehicle part replacement and panel alignment
Workshop supervision and team leadership
Quality control and workflow management
Customer communication and problem solving
Stable automotive career history
Strong technical and practical knowledge
Full UK driving licence
What They’re Looking For
Panel Beater role within a professional bodyshop environment
Salary Expectations
£40,000 basic salary plus bonus
Availability
Looking for progression and a long-term opportunity
Location
Looking for roles within 40 minutes of Manchester
This candidate would be a valuable addition to an accident repair centre seeking an experienced Panel Beater with strong structural repair knowledge, leadership experience and the ability to deliver consistently high-quality workmanship.
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