Senior IMI Panel Beater

FMG Repair Services Limited; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped monthly bonus

Holiday entitlement 23 days

Birthday day off

Life assurance

Vehicle leasing

Pension & save-as-you-earn

Well-being services

Benefits app

Stream pay app

Job summary

FMG RS is hiring a Senior IMI Panel Technician for our busy Stockport workshop. You will repair panels and bodies for insurance, Hi-Tech and Prestige projects, working with a skilled team of Paint, Panel and MET Technicians.

Ideal candidates will have C&G/NVQ/IMI Level 3 in Panel/Body Repair and a full UK driving license; we offer an excellent bonus scheme, generous holiday, life assurance and a comprehensive benefits package, with progression opportunities within a growing group.

Qualifications

• Qualified to C&G/NVQ/IMI Level 3 in Panel or Body Repair.
• Full UK manual driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Repair panels and body components for insurance, Hi-Tech and Prestige projects.
• Work with a team of Paint, Panel and MET Technicians in a busy Stockport workshop.

Skills

Panel repair

Body repair

Diagnostics

Attention to detail

Education

C&G / NVQ / IMI Level 3 in Panel / Body Repair

Job description

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Reference: AUG20260310

Expiry date: 2026-09-25 14:52:00.000

Location: Stockport

Benefits: A superb range of exclusive colleague benefits and discounts

Salary: up to £23.00 per hour + uncapped time saved bonus (OTE circa £60k+)

Hourly rate dependant on experience and qualifications

Join the UK’s largest repair group in this fantastic opportunity, as a Senior IMI Panel Technician at our busy workshop in Stockport and take advantage of our exceptional Bonus Schemes!

The workshop in Stockport has a team made up of Paint, Panel, and MET Technicians and a great admin support team. With excellent transport links to Central Manchester and great local retail/lunch facilities. Most of our work in Stockport, is for our insurance partners/Hi-Tech/Prestige Accredited OEM Partners, supporting our Northgate Vehicle Hire sister company with LCV fleet/Hybrid or EV Fleet

If you are a proven Panel Technician, Panel Beater, Body Repair Technician, Body Repairer, or Bodyshop Technician and are currently seeking the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you! Ideally qualified to C&G / NVQ / IMI / IMI level 3 in Panel / Body Repair. You will also require a full UK Manual Driving licence

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 plusguaranteed average bonus when you're on holiday!


• start with 23 days annual leave, of course, you’ll have public holidays too and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!


• free life assurance (x2 your basic salary)


• exclusive colleague-only vehicle-leasing schemes


• pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme


• well-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)


• A Benefits App giving a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals


• Stream App for all our colleagues - a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay. Not only does it let you choose when to get paid it also lets you put money aside each month and in addition you can get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with a financial coach!


• We’re part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland and Spain,- few other businesses can offer you the volume, variety and long-term security as us;


• You’re rewarded for your part in our success - lots of customers means lots of work to share, which in turn means lots of opportunity to boost your earnings through our fantastic bonus schemes;


• We invest in you - We believe everyone should have the opportunity to better themselves and look to progress, not just within FMG RS but the wider ZIGUP business too;


• We’re growing - it’s an exciting time for the industry and we’re committed to being at the cutting edge, investing in everything from our EV capabilities, our workshops to our Training Centres;

Join the FMG RS family

With the best people in the industry within our Group, we really believe that no one else can do what we do as well as us. So what are you waiting for?

We’re also part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We are proud to have been awarded a King's Award for Enterprise in 2025, recognised for our commitment to promoting opportunity and supporting social mobility. Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.

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

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