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Panel Beater - Fabricator - Classic Cars

Senior Fabricator / Welder – Classic & Specialist Vehicle Builds

Permanent | Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Overtime Available



Are you a highly skilled metal shaper with a passion for craftsmanship? This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving classic and restomod workshop delivering high-spec, bespoke builds across an exciting range of iconic vehicles.



The Role:



You’ll play a central part in bringing world-class restorations and custom builds to life. Working as part of a close-knit fabrication team, your work will include:



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Fabricating and shaping panels from scratch using traditional and modern techniques



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Restoring and recreating panels to original or upgraded specifications



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Using specialist tools including English Wheels, bead rollers, shrinkers/stretchers, folders and hand tools



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TIG and MIG welding to an exceptional standard



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Finishing metalwork to a level that minimises the need for filler



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Liaising with project leads and bodyshop teams to keep builds on track



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Supporting and mentoring less experienced team members



What We're Looking For:



* Exceptional metal shaping ability — experienced with English Wheel work and advanced hand-forming techniques



* TIG welding expertise — clean, strong, and consistent welds as standard



* Fabrication/restoration experience — minimum 5 years in a workshop environment



* Pride in your craft — high attention to detail and a love for quality



* Self-management — able to plan, track and deliver your own work within wider project timelines



* Professionalism — punctual, positive, and proactive in a team setting



Why This Workshop?



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The Work: Unique classics, performance restomods, -ready builds — every job is different



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The Tools: Proper kit, not shortcuts — everything you need to do it right



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The Culture: Respect for the craft, not a to the bottom



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The Opportunity: Help shape the future of the fabrication department and work on projects that genuinely excite



Package:



* Salary: £40,000 - £53,000 per year



* Hours: 9-hour days, Monday to Friday



* Overtime: Available



Benefits:



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Company pension



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Employee discount



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Free and on-site parking



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Private work



Think you’re a fit?

If you love nothing more than transforming bare metal into rolling art, this could be the job that keeps your passion fired up.



Apply with a CV and a note about your proudest metal shaping achievement — we’d love to hear about your favourite job

Panel Beater - Fabricator - Classic Cars

Stanton by Dale, Ilkeston DE7, UK
Full time

Published on 07/01/2025

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