Panel Beater Location: Sunderland Salary: up to £50,000 OTE per annum including basic salary and bonus Hours: full time Ref: 29864 Are you looking to join a highly successful bodyshop in Sunderland? We are seeking a skilled and experienced Panel Beater to join our client's accident repair centre. This is an exciting opportunity for a Panel Beater to join a great team at a company that offers training and promotional opportunities. As part of a reputable main dealer group, our client’s accident repair centre is recognised for its high standards, manufacturer‑approved repair methods, and strong commitment to customer care. You’ll be joining an experienced team within a well‑organised workshop that prides itself on quality, consistency, and professionalism. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a stable company that continues to invest in its people and long‑term development. Benefits • Training and development for career progression • Great pension scheme • Company discounts Panel Beater Role • Replacing and repairing panels, including straightening and filling • Performing body alignment • Welding and bonding • Filler work, dent removal, and pin pulling • Ensuring vehicles are thoroughly examined and reporting findings (oral and/or written), with emphasis on customer safety and satisfaction • Working in a manner that minimises lost, non revenue, and/or diversionary time, accurately recording all such time • Keeping work areas clean, tidy, well organised, and safe—in full compliance with Health and Safety standards Panel Beater Requirements • Previous experience in panel repair/replacement in a bodyshop setting, with completion of a panel technician apprenticeship (or equivalent) • Ability to carry out major repairs • Demonstrate a positive, “right-first time” attitude • a strong team player • Ability to work to a very high standard, with precision and attention to detail How to Apply If you have any further questions, then please submit your application so we can discuss through the opportunity and your CV. Please note all applications will be strictly confidential and we won't send your CV out without talking with you first. Consultant: Bethany Bishop - Octane Recruitment NTHOJ Octane Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. We are recruiting across the UK for Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Paint Sprayer, Paint Technician, MET Technician, SMART Repair Technician, Cosmetic Repair Technician, ADR Technician, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Manager, Assistant Bodyshop Manager Octane Recruitment covers a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.