Job Description:

Role Overview

Ripon Paint and Body is an accident and repair centre which is part of the Ripon Farm Services Group. Operating from new purpose-built premises with, Ripon Paint and Body holds several insurance and manufacturing approvals.

Auto body panel technicians must communicate with customers and employees to plan and execute repairs to structural assemblies or panel replacement jobs on a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks and agricultural equipment. They will be required to have knowledge of specialty techniques, including the use of multi materials, welding of different types of metals and alloys and repair and fill to exacting standards.

Essential Duties

• Performs panel or structural repairs on all aspects of vehicles;
• Completes all work, reports and administration required for work assignments in time and on time;
• Maintains a clean work station;
• Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments;
• Participates in any Training Certification programs required for the development of the business and their skills and knowledge;
• Maintains equipment to exacting standards;
• Able to repair, fill and seal with accuracy and minimal waste;
• Ensures that all parts used are recorded on the job card;
• Completes tasks using manufacturers specified repair methods;
• Complies with all Health and Safety legislation, to ensure safety of all staff, customers, and visitors;
• Ensures own and company tools are stored neatly and in their correct locations;
• Maintains personal awareness of the company’s quality procedures including uniform and is presentable at all times;
• Returns all displaced warranty parts, and completes job card with correct descriptions, quality check signatures and recorded mileage;
• Acts in a professional manner and actively promotes Ripon Paint and Body with positivity and integrity.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience performing panel repairs;
• Ability to perform panel repairs using specialist techniques and equipment following approved technical procedures;
• Proficient knowledge of repair methodology;
• Ability to use standard computer applications, internet functions and electronic measuring equipment;
• Ability to operate vehicles both manual and automatic;
• Good internal and external customer relationship skills;
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme.
• Company sick scheme.
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Day off for your birthday.
• Vehicle change policy - if applicable.
• Life insurance x 3 salary.
• Tailored career path.
• Manufacturer training.
• Employee uniform.
• Staff discount on showroom items.
• Free on-site parking.
• Health and well-being support line.
• Employer funded Cash plan to support with covering employees’ regular healthcare expenses.