Panel Beater
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Position Overview & Specifications
The salary offered for this role is up to £42 700, plus applicable shift premiums and overtime.
Working Hours- Monday-Friday 08:00-16:30.
Why join us?
Our Team is growing and you’ll be working with many experienced Partners. Our current technicians will ensure you have all the tools you need to succeed and excel in your role, giving you the opportunities to develop your knowledge and progress your career. You’ll also be around to help support the development of our apprentices within the workshop too. Allowing you to share your own knowledge and experience for the growth of the team.
Working in our Bracknell workshop is a fun and supportive environment. As a co-owned business, all of our Partners work together to ensure all goals are achieved and that everyone in the team is a part of that success.
Join us today and not only will you be joining a unique business, you’ll also enjoy a vast range of benefits and a healthy work-life balance:
Benefits
After completion of Earning Membership you’ll be entitled to;
20% Discount at Waitrose & Partners on majority of goods
25% Discount at John Lewis & Partners on majority of goods (12% Discount at on electrical & white goods)
Defined contribution pension scheme and Life Assurance (4x annual salary)
22 days paid holiday per year, increasing to 25 after 5-years service
Work-Life balance
Discounted holidays at our exclusive Partnerships hotels
VIP suites with discounted tickets at the O2 arena
Generous discounts at numerous restaurants and bars
Exclusive days out for Partners and their families (Legoland/Thorpe Park)
Essential Experience/Qualifications you will need:
City and Guilds 1,2,3 Vehicle Body Repair or NVQ/QVS equivalent qualification
Full UK driving licence
A proven background in transport commercial vehicle repairs,
A proven background in all aspects of panel beating, filling, fibreglassing, pin pulling, steel and aluminium MIG welding
A knowledge of commercial vehicle legislation and road-worthiness
Other Experience/Qualifications you could bring:
Class 1 or 2 driving licence
Experience in vinyl application, Tail lift repairs, Roller shutter repair and replacement
Good interpersonal and IT skills
LGV (Large Goods Vehicle) C+E driving licence
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Panel Beater roles across Head Office's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,500 - £42,700 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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