Bodyshop Panel Technician

Location: St. Albans

Bodyshop Panel Technician Citygate Bodyshop, St Albans OTE: £60,000 Role overview We are currently looking for a Bodyshop Panel Technician to join our Bodyshop at our Wooburn Green site. As a Panel Technician you will carry out all workshop work in an efficient and safe manner, to meet customer requirements and maximise workshop utilisation and productivity Key responsibilities As a Bodyshop Panel Technician, your key responsibilities will be:
· Evaluate the extent of damage:
Before starting any repairs, you must assess the damage to the vehicle's body and determine the most efficient and effective way to repair it using the manufacturers approved repair methods.
· Preparing the damaged area:
This involves removing any damaged parts, such as bumpers, panels or doors, and preparing the area for repairs utilising the latest repair processes.
· Repairing or replacing damaged parts:
You must be skilled in welding, soldering, and metalworking techniques to repair or replace damaged panels or parts of the vehicle.
· Inspecting and testing the repairs:
Once repairs are completed, you are expected to thoroughly inspect and test the repaired area to ensure it is functioning properly and meets industry standards.
· Maintaining equipment and tools:
You are responsible for maintaining your equipment and tools, including welding equipment, sanders and grinders.
· Ensuring compliance with safety regulations:
You are expected to adhere to all safety regulations and standards to ensure your own safety and the safety of others.
· Right First Time Fix:
Your quality of work should be class leading, with the mindset of the repairs being carried correctly on every occasion. The highest quality of work is a fundamental requirement of this role. What’s in it for you? With our benefits there is something good for everyone. We’re a progressive business that believes building a good team culture is not only good for everyone who works for us – but it makes a difference to how we engage with customers too.

That’s why when you join Citygate, you can expect to receive a wide range of impressive employee benefits including:
· Access to our in-house training academy for everyone
· Electric Vehicle (EV) Training levels 1- 4 for specific roles
· Internal career progression opportunities across our various brands and locations
· High street discounts
· Wellbeing portal
· Employee assistance programme
· Purchase, service and parts discounts
· Employee referral scheme
· Standard company benefits such as pension, life assurance cover, competitive holidays and cycle to work scheme About You As a Panel Technician, you will ideally have the following skills and attributes:
· Experience as a Panel Technician
· Ability to work to deadlines
· Strong team working skills.
· Strong organisational ability Why Citygate Citygate is a highly successful, privately owned business that has grown significantly over the past twenty years to 650 employees across multiple locations including London, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We work with global brands (Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, CUPRA, ŠKODA and Kia), provide excellent quality training and internal progression opportunities.