Panel Beater

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd in Sunderland is seeking an experienced Panel Beater, Panel Technician or Automotive Body Repair Technician for a busy bodyshop. You will repair and replace damaged body panels, carry out major structural and non-structural repairs, welding and alignment to factory spec, and ensure high-quality workmanship.

Applicants should have bodyshop experience and completed a Panel Technician apprenticeship (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive body repair within a bodyshop.
• Ability to carry out major structural and non-structural panel repairs.
• Experience with welding, bonding, panel alignment and dent removal.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace damaged vehicle body panels.
• Carry out major panel repairs, straightening and body alignment.
• Complete welding, bonding and panel replacement work.
• Perform dent removal, filler work and pin pulling.
• Assess vehicle damage and report additional repair requirements.
• Follow manufacturer repair methods and quality standards.
• Accurately record repair times and maintain workshop safety standards.

Skills

Panel Beater

Panel Technician

Bodyshop experience

Education

Panel Technician apprenticeship

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Panel Beater, Panel Technician or Automotive Body Repair Technician to join an established accident repair centre in Sunderland. Applicants must have previous bodyshop experience, have completed a Panel Technician apprenticeship (or equivalent) and be confident carrying out major structural and non-structural panel repairs.

Location: Sunderland

Salary: Up to £50,000 OTE (Basic + Bonus)

Hours: Full Time

Why Apply?

• Up to £50,000 OTE
• Bonus Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Discounts
• Manufacturer-Approved Repair Environment
• Ongoing Training and Career Progression
• Repair and replace damaged vehicle body panels
• Carry out major panel repairs, straightening and body alignment
• Complete welding, bonding and panel replacement work
• Perform dent removal, filler work and pin pulling
• Assess vehicle damage and report additional repair requirements
• Follow manufacturer repair methods and quality standards
• Accurately record repair times and maintain workshop safety standards
• Previous experience as a Panel Beater, Panel Technician or Automotive Body Repair Technician within a bodyshop
• Ability to carry out major structural and non-structural panel repairs
• Experience with welding, bonding, panel alignment and dent removal
• Strong attention to detail and high-quality workmanship
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and within a bodyshop team