Trainee Bodyshop Technician

TRAINEE BODYSHOP TECHNICIAN - PANEL, PAINT & MET / STRIP FIT

Location:

Amersham, Buckinghamshire
OTE: £31,000+ DOE
Salary: £26,000+ DOE + Saturday Overtime
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm + Saturday overtime (8am - 12pm)

Looking to develop your career within the accident repair industry and gain valuable hands-on experience across Panel, Paint and MET / Strip Fit?

This is an excellent opportunity for a trainee or recently qualified technician looking to build on their existing automotive skills within a busy professional bodyshop. With a salary of £26,000+ DOE, an OTE of £31,000+ DOE, and additional Saturday overtime available, this role provides the opportunity to develop your practical skills across multiple areas of vehicle accident repair.

Previous experience or exposure within a busy bodyshop environment is essential. Alternatively, you must have recently fully completed an apprenticeship in Vehicle Accident Repair, with a recognised qualification such as NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds, ATA or equivalent.

Working Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, with Saturday overtime available from 8:00am to 12:00pm, you'll work alongside experienced technicians while developing your knowledge and practical ability across different stages of the bodyshop repair process.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

· OTE of £31,000+ DOE

· Salary of £26,000+ DOE

· Saturday overtime available, 8:00am - 12:00pm

· Monday to Friday working pattern

· 8:00am - 5:00pm working hours

· Full-time, permanent employment

· Exposure to Panel, Paint and MET / Strip Fit

· Professional bodyshop environment

· Opportunity to develop your technical skills across multiple disciplines

· Long-term career development opportunities

THE ROLE
As a Trainee Bodyshop Technician - Panel, Paint & MET / Strip Fit, you'll work alongside experienced bodyshop technicians, developing your practical skills across different areas of vehicle accident repair.

Key responsibilities include:

· Supporting experienced technicians with Panel, Paint and MET / Strip Fit work.

· Assisting with the preparation, repair, removal, and refitting of vehicle components.

· Developing practical skills in vehicle body repair and accident damage repair techniques.

· Assisting with preparation and refinishing processes where appropriate.

· Supporting the removal and refitting of non-MET vehicle components and trim.

· Learning to use specialist bodyshop tools and equipment safely and correctly.

· Following manufacturer repair methods, workshop procedures, and health and safety requirements.

· Completing allocated tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of workmanship and cleanliness.

ABOUT YOU
This opportunity would suit a Trainee Bodyshop Technician / Junior Bodyshop Technician / Vehicle Accident Repair Technician who is looking to develop a long-term career within the bodyshop industry.

You MUST meet one of the following requirements:

· Previous experience or practical exposure within a busy professional bodyshop environment.

· Recently fully completed an apprenticeship in Vehicle Accident Repair, with an NVQ / IMI / City & Guilds / ATA or equivalent qualification.

You'll also ideally have:

· Genuine interest in developing skills across Panel, Paint and MET / Strip Fit.

· Basic understanding of vehicle accident repair processes and bodyshop operations.

· Good practical ability and willingness to learn from experienced technicians.

· Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.

· A reliable, professional, and hardworking approach.

· The ability to work effectively as part of a busy workshop team.

· A full UK driving licence.

APPLY TODAY
This is an excellent opportunity for a trainee or recently qualified Bodyshop Technician offering an OTE of £31,000+ DOE, a salary of £26,000+ DOE, and Saturday overtime available.

If you have previous bodyshop experience or have recently completed your Vehicle Accident Repair apprenticeship and want to develop your skills across Panel, Paint and MET / Strip Fit, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.  Contact Chris at Auto Skills UK and quote job number 54868