Panel Beater


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£42,000 to £42,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 0YE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Nov 2026
Closing date:	9 Dec 2026

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Summary

Panel Beater - Permanent/Full Time

Location: Southampton

Salary: £42,000 + Overtime

Hours: Monday to Friday, No Weekend Work

Job Reference: 31905

Why Apply

- Overtime Paid at 1.25x Hourly Rate

- Monday to Friday Working - No Weekends

- 25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays, Increasing with Service

- Additional Paid Birthday Day Off

- Annual Salary Reviews

- Ongoing Training and Development Opportunities

- Specialist Training to Maintain BSI Standards

- Company Pension and Life Assurance

- Private Virtual GP Appointments, Including Same-Day Access

- Employee Discounts on Vehicle Hire

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Paid Volunteering Days

- Opportunity to Work on a Diverse Commercial Vehicle Fleet

- Career Progression Opportunities Within an Established Fleet Operation

Panel Beater Role

- Carry out high-quality vehicle body repairs and panel replacements

- Complete structural and cosmetic repairs on a range of commercial vehicles

- Repair damaged vehicle panels in line with manufacturer and Thatcham repair methods

- Assess vehicle damage and identify appropriate repair techniques

- Carry out panel alignment, bonding and welding where required

- Ensure all repairs meet required quality and safety standards

- Work on a variety of light commercial vehicles and specialist fleet vehicles

- Follow approved repair methods and workshop procedures

- Maintain compliance with COSHH, risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work

- Complete accurate job cards and repair documentation

- Work efficiently to meet workshop productivity and repair quality standards

Panel Beater Requirements

- Previous experience as a Panel Beater, Vehicle Panel Technician, Automotive Body Repair Technician or Commercial Vehicle Panel Beater

- Minimum 3 Years' Post-Apprenticeship Experience in Panel Beating

- Recognised Vehicle Body Repair Qualification, Such as NVQ Level 3, ATA, Light MET or Equivalent

- Relevant Bonding or Welding Qualifications, Such as AOM009, Will Also Be Considered

- Experience Carrying Out Structural and Cosmetic Vehicle Repairs

- Knowledge of Thatcham Repair Methods and Manufacturer Repair Standards

- Strong Panel Repair, Alignment, Bonding and Welding Skills

- Ability to Work Efficiently While Maintaining High Standards of Workmanship

- Understanding of Workshop Health and Safety, COSHH and Manual Handling Procedures

- Full UK, Irish or EU Manual Driving Licence

- Willingness to Complete Pre-Employment DBS and Financial Checks

How to Apply

If you're interested in this Panel Beater vacancy in Southampton, please submit your CV or contact Octane Recruitment for further information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: T'Don Kennedy - Octane Recruitment

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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.

We also recruit for similar positions including Panel Beater, Vehicle Panel Technician, Automotive Body Repair Technician, Commercial Vehicle Panel Beater, Bodyshop Technician, MET Technician, Vehicle Damage Repair Technician and Automotive Panel Technician roles across the UK.

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