Panel Technician (Reading)

Steer Automotive Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive repair firm in Reading is seeking a skilled Panel Technician to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting structural and cosmetic panel repairs using advanced methods and tools. Required qualifications include proven experience in a similar environment and proficiency in MIG/MAG welding. The company is committed to ongoing training and career progression, fostering a respectful and innovative workplace culture. With a competitive salary and performance-related bonus, this position offers a great opportunity for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance related bonus

29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service

Pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Wagestream—Financial Wellbeing app

Cycle to work scheme

Benefits App – virtual GP appointments

Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a panel technician in a bodyshop or accident repair environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• A team player with a strong work ethic and a clear sense of accountability.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out structural and cosmetic panel repairs on a wide range of vehicles.
• Replacing, repairing, and aligning panels to manufacturer specifications.
• Using the latest repair methods, tools, and equipment to ensure high-quality workmanship.
• Working to defined productivity and quality targets while maintaining safety standards.

Skills

MIG/MAG welding

Panel repair techniques

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

ATA accreditation or equivalent

Job description

• Competitive salary plus performance related bonus
• 29 days holiday including public holidaysplus additional days with service
• Pension contributions
• Enhanced parental leave
• Wagestream—a Financial Wellbeing app giving you ultimate pay control! Get paid when you want, save monthly, enjoy shopping discounts, explore your benefits, and even connect with a financial coach.
• Talk to us about flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits App – virtual GP appointments, employee assistance programme (EAP), cycle to work, high street discounts, discounted vehicle maintenance & repairs and so much more!
  
• Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training – paid for by the business
• Opportunities for career progression

Join the UK’s leading accident repair group – where excellence, innovation, and integrity drive everything we do.

At Steer Automotive Group, we’re committed to setting new standards in vehicle repair – combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to achieve outstanding results. We're looking for a skilled Panel Technician to join our team and help deliver the highest quality structural and cosmetic repairs in a dynamic, professional environment.

If you take pride in your work, value doing things the right way, and are looking for a place where your skills are respected and developed, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out structural and cosmetic panel repairs on a wide range of vehicles
• Replacing, repairing, and aligning panels to manufacturer specifications
• Using the latest repair methods, tools, and equipment to ensure high-quality workmanship
• Working to defined productivity and quality targets while maintaining safety standards
• Supporting your team and contributing to a positive, respectful workshop culture

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a panel technician in a bodyshop or accident repair environment
• Proficiency in MIG/MAG welding and panel repair techniques
• ATA accreditation or equivalent qualification is desirable
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
• A team player with a strong work ethic and a clear sense of accountability

What We Offer

• Access to industry-leading training and development opportunities
• A forward-thinking business that embraces new technologies and repair innovations
• Clear career progression in a growing company with nationwide reach
• A workplace culture grounded in respect, integrity, and a passion for excellence

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take your panel repair skills to the next level and work for a business where excellence, innovation, and integrity matter – apply now and build your future with Steer Automotive Group.