Octane Recruitment Ltd

Panel Beater

Sunderland NE35 9LZ

Key information

Pay
£40,000 to £50,000 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
28 Oct 2026
Closing date
26 Nov 2026

About this role

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.