Panel Technician

  • The Vella Group
  • Dec 05, 2023
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

PANEL TECHNICIAN

The Vella Group is a well-established accident repair specialist with over 30 years of experience, helping people get their vehicles back on the road after an accident. We pride ourselves on providing a quality service which has resulted in our success and growth.

As a recognised industry leader, The Vella Group currently operate 12 sites with ambition to grow ever further in the future. Now is an exciting time to join as we embark on a journey of expansion and innovation within the industry!

_ Negotiable salary depending on experience! _

As a Panel Technician, you will accurately and skilfully undertake the panel repair/replacement of a customer's vehicles to the highest standard. You will also detect and diagnose any additional faults for further repair.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Carry out repair operation to prescribed manufacturer's methods of repair and industry standards.

Adhere to company policies, guidelines and health and safety regulations (operate within Covid-19 guidelines, check appropriate PPE, have knowledge of COSHH requirements etc.)

Keep accurate and comprehensive list of additional parts required, and communicate these findings to the relevant departments

Familiarize and operate within the production cycle of the repair

Use up to date repair technology (e.g pin puller)

Use appropriate filling methods skillfully

Weld, bond or rivet panels appropriately

You will work closely with your fellow Technicians, Vehicle Damage Assessors, and the Production Team to ensure a smooth and complete production process for all vehicles.

ABOUT YOU:

Ideally you will be an IMI/ATA qualified Panel Technician with strong Bodyshop experience.

Ideally have experience with replacing and repairing aluminium.

You have a strong work ethic to provide the best quality service.

You are a team-player.

You will have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.

You are committed to delivering an excellent customer service.

Ideally, you will hold a full UK driving license.

BENEFITS:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Internal and external training

Pension scheme and death in service insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Perkbox - Access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and rewards

MediCash - Free healthcare scheme

Childcare vouchers or workplace nursery benefit

Free parking

Uniform for your role

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
Childcare
Company pension
Employee discount
Gym membership
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Store discount
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person