Bodyshop Technician

Bodyshop Technician – Vehicle Body Repair

Package Description – Bodyshop Technician

Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:

• Salary: £38,000-£42,000 (dependent on experience)
• 40 hour week
• Overtime available and paid at time and a half
• Colas Pension Scheme – combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme – 4× basic salary
• 21 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Ongoing personal / professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants via employee benefits portal

Due to continued success in securing new contracts and tenders, we are looking to expand our team and recruit an experienced Bodyshop Technician to join our growing Mechanical Services division in Ringmer, BN8 5NP
. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward‑thinking and expanding business, where your skills and expertise will play a key role in delivering high‑quality vehicle repairs and maintaining our excellent reputation. You will be responsible for repairing and restoring a range of specialist fleet vehicles to their pre‑accident condition. This includes fire brigade appliances, ambulance vehicles, police vehicles and Iveco vehicles.

The role involves assessing damage, carrying out structural and cosmetic repairs, panel replacement, body alignment, and refinishing surfaces to a high professional standard. If you take pride in your workmanship, value safety, and enjoy being part of a professional team, we would love to hear from you.

• Carry out vehicle repairs safely and efficiently
• Ensure risk assessments are in place before work begins
• Complete repairs with careful consideration of cost and time
• Maintain full regard for the safety of the public, colleagues, and yourself
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time
• Undertake repair work as directed by your Foreman/Supervisor
• Report any changes made to vehicles or equipment to your Line Manager
• Support and develop apprentices and trainees within the team
• Carry out additional duties as reasonably assigned

• Qualified and experienced Body Shop Technician with an NVQ Level III or City & Guilds qualification and a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role (i.e. Panel Beater)
• Strong knowledge of a wide range of vehicle makes and models, ideally including specialist fleet and commercial vehicles
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety regulations and the use of risk assessments
• Full, clean driving licence
• Take pride in delivering work to a very high standard, demonstrate excellent attention to detail and timekeeping, and show a strong commitment to safety at all times
• Collaborative team player and advocate of lean principles, willing to support and develop apprentices and trainees within the team

Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds.