IMI Panel Technician - nightshift

FMG Repair Services; Altham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped monthly bonus

23 days annual leave + birthday off

Life assurance (double basic)

Vehicle leasing schemes

Pension + SAYE share scheme

Wellbeing support & 24/7 GP

Job summary

FMG Repair Services in Accrington is seeking a skilled Panel Technician to repair vehicles across all panel disciplines, from start to finish, meeting manufacturer standards. You’ll thrive in a busy workshop and pride yourself on high-quality workmanship.

Join a team offering excellent uncapped bonus schemes, generous holidays, life assurance and access to vehicle leasing, pension save schemes, wellbeing support, and staff discounts, with ongoing development opportunities across FMG RS and ZIGUP.

Qualifications

• Experience across all panel repair disciplines including full/quarter panels, welding and jig work.
• Ability to complete repairs from start to finish to high standards.
• ATA/IMI accreditation or NVQ qualifications desirable.
• Ability to work in a busy workshop and deliver quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs across all panel disciplines from start to finish.
• Maintain safety and manufacturer standards in all tasks.
• Work in a fast-paced, team-focused workshop to deliver high-quality results.

Skills

Panel repair experience

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Team workshop environment

Education

ATA/IMI accreditation or NVQ qualifications

Job description

Salary: Up to £24 per hour + bonus.

Join the UK's largest repair group in this fantastic opportunity as a Panel Technician at our busy workshop in Accrington and take advantage of our exceptional uncapped bonus schemes.

As a Panel Technician, we know there's no better feeling than seeing a customer's vehicle at the front of the workshop, ready for collection-it's what our business is built on.

FMG Repair Services is a leading name in the automotive repair industry, renowned for our commitment to excellence and quality. We're expanding our team in Accrington and are looking for a skilled Panel Technician to join our expert team. If you have a passion for restoring vehicles to their pre-accident condition and thrive in a fast-paced workshop environment, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Panel Technician, you'll be capable of carrying out repairs across all panel disciplines, completing repairs from start to finish. You'll take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship, ensuring every vehicle is repaired safely, efficiently and to manufacturer standards.

About You

• Has proven experience across all panel repair disciplines, including repairing and replacing full and quarter panels, welding and jig work.
• Can work independently, completing repairs from start to finish to a consistently high standard.
• Delivers exceptional workmanship with excellent attention to detail.
• Thrives in a busy, team-focused workshop environment.
• Holds ATA/IMI accreditation or NVQ qualifications (desirable, but not essential).

Why choose FMG RS?

Of course, we offer a fantastic basic salary, but there's much more to being a Panel Technician at FMG RS than just that…

• Fantastic uncapped monthly bonus schemes, plus a guaranteed average bonus while you're on holiday.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with an extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Free life assurance (twice your basic salary).
• Exclusive colleague-only vehicle leasing schemes.
• Pension and Save As You Earn (SAYE) share scheme.
• Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 GP service, mental health support, physiotherapy, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan and Travel Insurance.
• A benefits app offering hundreds of retailer discounts and cashback deals.
• Access to the Stream Financial Wellbeing app, giving you more control over when you get paid, helping you save each month, access discounts and connect with a financial coach.

We're going places…

We're part of something bigger-ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions supporting customers across the UK, Ireland and Spain. Few businesses can offer the volume, variety and long-term career opportunities that we can.

• You're rewarded for your contribution through industry-leading bonus schemes.
• We invest in your development, with opportunities to progress across FMG RS and the wider ZIGUP business.
• We're continuing to invest in our people, our workshops, EV capabilities and industry-leading Training Centres.

Join the FMG RS family

With some of the best people in the industry, we genuinely believe no one does what we do quite like us. So, what are you waiting for?

We're proud to be part of ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions across the UK, Ireland and Spain. We were honoured to receive a King's Award for Enterprise in 2025, recognising our commitment to promoting opportunity and supporting social mobility.

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities and abilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know-we're here to support you.

We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.

Keep your career moving, smarter.

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