Panel Beater – Body Repair Technician

About the role

We are seeking a Panel Beater to join our Activate Accident Repair team in Birmingham. The role involves completing all body work, stripping and refitting trim and panel interior, and restoring accident‑damaged vehicles to pre‑accident condition.

Key responsibilities

• Repair and panel damaged vehicles to pre‑accident condition in accordance with approved Repair Methodology and manufacturers standards.
• Use specialist body repair equipment – measuring equipment, body jigs, welding equipment and smart repair tools.
• Ensure that vehicles comply with safety standards when returned to customers, or that faults have been reported and noted on the job card.

Required profile

• ATA / NVQ level 3.
• Good communication, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Good health & safety knowledge and awareness.
• Good time‑management skills.
• Relevant industry experience and time served as a repair technician.

Required skills

• Measuring equipment.
• Body jigs.
• Welding equipment.
• Smart repair tools.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and time‑saved bonus scheme.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Holiday buy and sell.
• Substantial night shift allowance.
• Flexible hours to suit your needs.
• Paid training.
• Healthshield Cash Plan for medical costs and same‑day doctor appointments.
• Life assurance at three times your basic salary.
• Free breakfast.
• Birthday and Christmas surprises for everybody.
• Annual Summer and Christmas parties.