Classic Aston Martin BodyShop Technician, Panel Beater, Metal Worker

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced panel beater to join our restoration team, working on the repair, restoration, and fabrication of bodywork for classic Aston Martin vehicles.

This role involves far more than conventional accident repair. You will be working on heritage vehicles where accuracy, craftsmanship, and an understanding of original construction methods are essential.

The Role

• Repair and restoration of steel and aluminium body panels
• Fabrication of repair sections and complete panels where required
• Metal shaping using traditional techniques (including hand forming, wheeling, and shrinking/stretching)
• Assessing damage and planning appropriate repair methods
• Preparation of panels and bodywork for paint, including filling and shaping to a uniform, straight standard, ensuring surfaces are correctly profiled and ready for final refinement by the paint department
• Working closely with the paint department to ensure panels are finished correctly prior to paint application
• Maintaining panel gaps, alignment, and overall body integrity to exacting standards

Development & Progression

This role offers the opportunity to work at the highest level of vehicle restoration, including:

• Exposure to full body restorations and bare-metal rebuilds
• Working on rare and historically significant vehicles
• Developing skills in traditional coachbuilding techniques
• Collaboration with a highly skilled team across fabrication, paint, trim, and mechanical departments

This is a role for someone who wants to produce exceptional work, not carry out volume-based repairs.

What We’re Looking For

• Solid, hands-on panel beating experience is essential
• Proven ability to repair panels properly, not simply replace them
• Experience working with steel and aluminium bodywork
• Strong fabrication and metal shaping skills
• Excellent eye for detail, symmetry, and finish
• Ability to work methodically and take ownership of your work

Highly desirable:

• Experience in classic car restoration or coachbuilding
• Familiarity with lead loading or traditional finishing techniques
• Experience working on high-value or heritage vehicles

Working Environment

This is not a production environment. Every project is approached with care, accuracy, and an emphasis on quality over volume. Opportunities to join the team are rare and reserved for individuals who take genuine pride in their work and not those who turn up to “just get the job done”.

You will be working as part of a small, highly skilled team where craftsmanship and attention to detail are valued above speed.

A key part of the role is the opportunity to see your work through from damaged or incomplete panels to a fully restored body, and ultimately into a finished car. The work you carry out is visible, permanent, and forms part of a vehicle that will be appreciated for years to come.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on rare and significant Aston Martin vehicles
• Involvement in high-level restoration projects
• A clean, well-equipped, and supportive workshop environment
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Long-term career opportunity within a respected specialist business

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Experience:

• body shop: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Beamish

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English