MET / Panel Technician


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£46,000 to £49,920 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Redruth, TR15 3RT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Oct 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting for experienced MET Technicians, Mechanical Electrical Trim Technicians, Panel Technicians and Panel Beaters to join a busy accident repair centre in Redruth. Applicants must have previous experience within a bodyshop or accident repair environment, hold a Full UK Manual Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK.

Location: Redruth

Salary: Up to £24.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Bonus: Uncapped Monthly Performance Bonus

Hours: Full Time, Permanent Position

Why Apply?

- Up to £24.00 per hour basic pay

- £5,000 joining bonus for Panel Technicians

- Uncapped monthly performance bonus

- Guaranteed average bonus payments during annual leave

- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays

- Additional day off for your birthday

- Company pension and Life Assurance

- 24/7 Virtual GP, mental health and physiotherapy support

- Save-as-you-earn share scheme

- Retail discounts, early wage access and financial wellbeing support

MET Technician / Panel Technician Role

- Strip, dismantle and rebuild accident-damaged vehicles

- Carry out mechanical, electrical and trim repairs (MET)

- Repair, replace and realign damaged vehicle panels

- Prepare vehicles and components for the next stage of repair

- Ensure repairs meet manufacturer specifications and safety standards

- Work efficiently to achieve quality and productivity targets

- Maintain a safe, clean and organised bodyshop environment

MET Technician / Panel Technician Requirements

- Previous experience as an MET Technician, Mechanical Electrical Trim Technician, Panel Technician or Panel Beater

- Proven experience within a bodyshop or accident repair centre

- Strong technical knowledge relevant to your specialism

- Ability to complete repairs independently to high standards

- Excellent attention to detail and quality workmanship

- Full UK Manual Driving Licence

- Right to work in the UK

How to Apply

If you're interested in this MET Technician or Panel Technician vacancy in Redruth, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: Jack Adams – Octane Recruitment

Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.

If this role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including MET Technician, Mechanical Electrical Trim Technician, Strip and Fit Technician, Panel Technician, Panel Beater, Bodyshop Technician, Vehicle Body Repair Technician, Accident Repair Technician and Bodyshop Repair Technician roles across the UK.

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