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Octane Recruitment – Automotive Recruitment

Posted: 12/11/2026
Job Ref: 31998

Panel Beater - Manchester

Location: Manchester
Salary: £40,000 - £54,340
Sector: Bodyshop
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: 31998

Job Description

My client is looking for an experienced Panel beater, 3+ years Bodyshop experience & a full UK license is needed. Experience at a main dealer group would be beneficial but not essential
Panel Beater – Manchester
Salary – Up to 45,760 Basic + Monthly Profit Share Bonus + Overtime at 1.5x pay (Up to £33ph) DOE & Qualification
Days – Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, start from anytime from 7am – 8:30am – finish between 3-5pm
Ref - 31998

We have a new job vacancy for a Panel Beater in Manchester. My client is a great family run, prestigious business, who are rapidly growing, making it the best time to join! They're looking for an experienced Panel Beater to join a high performing team. This role suits an experienced Panel Beater that’s looking for a long-term career with progression, so if you’re currently on the lookout then apply now!

Panel Beater Benefits: 
  • Great bonus & overtime opportunities to increase pay
  • Profit share bonus every month
  • Company discounts
  • Pension Scheme
Panel Beater Role:
  • Carry out panel beating, accident damage repairs and bodywork restoration on classic vehicles
  • Perform welding, fabrication, dent removal and replacement of damaged or corroded body panels.
  • Complete panel alignment, stripping and refitting of components, ensuring high-quality repairs and restoration finishes.
Panel Beater Requirements:
  • Full UK driving license
  • 3+ years experience as a Panel Beater is needed
  • NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds level 3 or ATA Accreditation is ideal but not essential. We can consider time served experience also
  • If you have main dealer group experience or experience on VAG, Tesla or Porsche then this will be very beneficial but not essential
Consultant – Al-amin Abiru
Octane Recruitment
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Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.