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Commercial Vehicle Accident Damage Repairers & Refinishers
LCV - HGV - Specialist Vehicle - London / Essex / Kent & surrounding areas

02/11/2026

We’re Hiring – HGV Bodyshop Quality Controller 🚛

We’re looking for an HGV Bodyshop Quality Controller to join our team at our Kent site.

You’ll conduct detailed final quality inspections of repaired commercial vehicles, including HGVs, vans, coaches, and specialist vehicles. Your work will include assessing bodywork, panel alignment, paint finishes and component fitting.

Previous experience as a Quality Controller, Senior Panel Be**er, Bodyshop Supervisor or Workshop Controller would be particularly valuable.
Experience with HGVs, structural repairs, chassis straightening or fabrication, and an HGV Class 1 driving licence would be a strong advantage.

Apply via email: [email protected]
For a confidential phone call, speak with our Kent Site Manager - Marc Palmer: 07795 085163

02/11/2026

We’re Hiring – HGV Class 1 Driver / Yard Shunter 🚛

We’re looking for a reliable HGV Class 1 Driver / Yard Shunter to join our team at our Kent site.

You’ll be responsible for safely moving HGVs and other commercial vehicles around the yard to support our busy workshop operations.
If you’re confident handling large vehicles, safety-focused, and enjoy a hands-on role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via email: [email protected]
For a confidential phone call, speak with our Kent Site Manager - Marc Palmer: 07795 085163

23/10/2026

Some repairs really show what goes into commercial vehicle accident repair. This is certainly one of them.

This Islington Council vehicle arrived at Spectrum VR Group with significant damage to the rear section of its cab, requiring extensive bodywork to restore the affected area.

Our team managed the repair process from addressing the damaged panels and preparing the surfaces to refinishing the cab and restoring its original appearance.

The photographs tell the story better than words ever could. A fantastic example of the skill, patience and attention to detail our technicians bring to the workshop every day.

Another excellent result from the Spectrum team!

For repairs carried out to this standard, get in touch with Spectrum VR Group.

22/10/2026

That's quite a difference, isn't it? 👀

This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter came to Spectrum VR Group with extensive damage running along its side, including the area surrounding the rear wheel arch.

With damage covering such a large section of the bodywork, this wasn't a straightforward repair.

Our team stripped the affected area, removed the damaged outer panel, and prepared the vehicle for the replacement. Once we fitted the new panel, we repaired the remaining bodywork and prepared it for refinishing.

A fresh coat of white paint brought everything together, leaving the Sprinter looking considerably different from when it first arrived!

Jobs like these really show the work and attention to detail that go into commercial vehicle accident repairs.

Swipe through the photos to see how the repair progressed.

For repairs carried out to this standard, get in touch with Spectrum VR Group.

20/10/2026

From extensive damage to a seamless finish.

This Luton van arrived at Spectrum VR Group with significant damage to its upper front fibreglass bodywork.

Our team replaced the affected section, completed the necessary repairs, and carefully prepared and refinished the area to restore its original appearance.

The finished result speaks for itself.

Swipe through to see the repair process and transformation.

For repairs carried out to this standard, get in touch with Spectrum VR Group.

16/10/2026

Keeping our people safe means being prepared when it matters most.

Recently, members of the Spectrum VR Group team completed First Aid training with Burch First Aid.

The session was a great opportunity to refresh essential skills, build confidence, and ensure our teams are equipped to respond effectively in an emergency.

Health and safety is something we take seriously across our sites, and training like this is an important part of creating a workplace where people look out for one another.

A big thank you to Steve at Burch First Aid for delivering an engaging and valuable session, and to everyone at Spectrum who took part.

Investing in our people means investing in a safer workplace for everyone.

08/10/2026

A damaged cab roof is no small repair.

This HGV arrived at Spectrum VR Group with significant impact damage to the upper cab, affecting the roof panel, front corner and surrounding fittings.

Because the damage extended across the roof structure, our team carried out an extensive repair. We stripped back the damaged sections, repaired the affected roof structure, and prepared the roof panel for refinishing.

Following the bodywork, the cab roof received a fresh coat of paint, restoring its original white finish. The roof fittings and surrounding components were then refitted, completing the transformation.

The result is a carefully restored cab, with the attention to detail expected of professional commercial vehicle repair.

Swipe through to see the work involved, from the initial damage to the finished result.

For repairs carried out to this standard, get in touch with Spectrum VR Group.

06/10/2026

40 years of Spectrum VR Group 🎉

On 26 September, we came together to celebrate an incredible milestone — 40 years of Spectrum VR Group.

It was a fantastic evening filled with music, entertainment, great food, drinks and plenty of memories shared across the team.

A huge thank you to our Managing Directors, Marc Watts and Louise Watts, for organising such a special celebration and giving everyone the chance to mark this milestone together.

Of course, 40 years is about much more than one evening.

It represents decades of hard work, commitment and support from so many people. Our management team, office staff, workshop teams, cleaners, suppliers, customers, partners and everyone who has played a part in Spectrum’s journey over the years.

Every person and every contribution has helped shape the business we are today.

To everyone who has worked with us, worked for us, supported us or trusted Spectrum VR Group over the last four decades — thank you.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate 40 years, and even more excited for what comes next.

02/10/2026

From a heavily damaged front corner back to a clean factory finish.

This Scania P410 arrived with significant impact damage to the nearside front corner, affecting the bumper, lighting, surrounding panels and associated components.

Our team stripped the damaged area back to assess the repair properly, removing the affected components and preparing the vehicle for the rebuild. From there, we carefully reconstructed the front end, fitted and aligned replacement parts, and refinished the repaired areas to match the existing blue paintwork.

The final stage was bringing everything back together — restoring the panel gaps, lighting, trim and front-end appearance before the vehicle was ready to return to work.

For a commercial vehicle, that last part matters. A quality accident repair isn't simply about making the damage disappear; it's about returning a working asset to the fleet in the condition it needs to be.

Swipe across to see the repair from arrival to completion. ➡️

For commercial vehicle accident repairs done to this standard, contact Spectrum VR Group.

30/09/2026

When a previous repair no longer does the job, sometimes the best solution is to start again.

This tipper body came into Spectrum with significant damage and deterioration around the lower sections and mounting areas. Rather than simply patching over the affected metalwork, our team removed the compromised sections and rebuilt the areas properly.

New steel sections were measured, fabricated and formed to match the existing body before being welded into position. We paid particular attention to the corners, mounting points, and surrounding structure to create a solid repair that could withstand the demands of a working commercial vehicle.

Once the fabrication was complete, the repaired areas were prepared, protected and refinished, leaving the body structurally sound and ready to return to service.
It’s the sort of repair where the finished result hides just how much work has gone into it — which is exactly why the progress photos are worth seeing.

Swipe through to see the fabrication work behind the finished repair. ➡️

For commercial vehicle repairs and fabrication carried out to this standard, get in touch with Spectrum VR Group.

Address

Spectrum House, Sandy Lane
Grays
RM204BH

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 5pm
Tuesday	7am - 5pm
Wednesday	7am - 5pm
Thursday	7am - 5pm
Friday	7am - 5pm
Saturday	7am - 12pm

Telephone

+441708868306

Website

https://www.spectrumvr.co.uk/

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