Panel Beater


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£40,000 to £50,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sunderland, NE35 9LZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Nov 2026

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Summary

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

Panel Beater Role

- 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

Panel Beater Requirements

- Previous experience as a Panel Beater, Panel Technician or Automotive Body Repair Technician within a bodyshop

- Completed Panel Technician apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

- 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

How to Apply

If you're interested in this Panel Beater vacancy in Sunderland, please submit your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Your CV will not be forwarded to a client without prior discussion.

Consultant: Al-Amin Abiru - 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 Panel Beater role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Panel Technician, Automotive Body Repair Technician, Bodyshop Technician, Vehicle Body Repair Technician, MET Technician, SMART Repair Technician, Paint Technician and Vehicle Damage Assessor roles across the UK.

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