Role: Bodyshop Technician
Salary range: Between £34,000 - £39,000 depending on experience
Shifts: Monday - Friday, day shifts
Term: Permanent role
Location: Accrington
We are working with a leading commercial company that is looking for a skilled Bodyshop Technician to join their team. This role offers the chance to work in a modern, well-equipped environment with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities.
As a technician, you will be responsible for repairing HGVs, LCVs, demountable bodies, fibreglass bodies, and company vehicles to ensure they meet O-Licence and DVSA standards. You will work independently, taking on a range of accident damage and body repair tasks.
Key Responsibilities
• Repairing damaged bodywork on HGVs, demountable bodies, and fibreglass bodies.
• Inspecting and repairing demount boxes and demountable bodies.
• Carrying out body repairs and fabrication work to a high standard.
• Undertaking company car repair work when required.
• Ensuring all work meets compliance and safety regulations.
• Following company health and safety policies.
• Completing all required documentation and reporting to the Garage Manager.
• Keeping the work environment clean and organised.
Who We’re Looking For
• Previous experience in a panel beater or mechanical engineering role (essential).
• Strong understanding of body repairs and fabrication.
• Experience working on HGVs, LCVs, or other commercial vehicles.
• Experience with cars and vans (advantageous but not essential).
• Industry-recognised qualification in motor vehicle engineering (City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent preferred).
• HGV Licence (preferred but not essential).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Employee Benefits
• Modern, well-equipped workspace and personal company medical plan
• Contributory pension scheme
• 24 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays
• Subsidised canteen
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee recognition awards
• Free life assurance & parking
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company that values and invests in its employees.
Interested in applying for the role?
Contact Nick at NW Recruitment Services today