Panel Technician in Newcastle upon Tyne

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: £45,000 per year
Recruiter: Octane Recruitment
Job Hours: Full-time

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Vacancy: Panel TechnicianLocation: Newcastle-upon-TyneSalary: Up to £45,000 Basic + Bonus (OTE £60,000) Hours: Monday to Friday-42.5 hours per week Ref: OC17456We are currently recruiting for a Panel Beater / Panel Technician for our client's site based in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne area. This is a superb opportunity for a qualified Panel Technician to work in a busy and thriving workshop with superb earning potential. This is an opportunity to work in a clean and modern workshop, surrounded by a great team.Benefits:Competitive salary plus performance related bonus.29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service.​Pension contributions.​Enhanced parental leave.​Enhanced sick pay.Colleague recognition scheme.Cycle to work scheme​.Accredited ongoing training.​Opportunities for career progression.Panel Technician Role:Repairing panel damage on a variety of vehicles to a high standard.Recognising and documenting an additional work required.Using a variety of different tools to complete the job to a high standard - jog work, welding and smart repair.Panel Technician Requirements:Ideally you will be a fully qualified Panel Technician having the ATA or NVQ level 3 Panel Technician qualification though we will consider someone with years of experience who can demonstrate a high skill set.Good understanding of bodyshop procedures.Experience working in a bodyshop environment is essential.Octane reference: OC17456Consultant: Beatrice DickinsonINDBSOctane Recruitment are 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 ManagerOctane Recruitment cover 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

About Octane Recruitment


Established in 2009, Octane Recruitment are a leading recruitment agency specialising in a variety of industries including Motor Trade, HGV, Bodyshop, Fleet, Plant and many more. Able to offer Permanent, Temporary, Contractor and fixed term placements across the UK.
We pride ourselves on delivering a seamless and efficient recruitment process while building strong relationships with clients and candidates.

HISTORY
We were established in 2009 by Rik Baynes and Andrew Hodson. Having worked together for a number of years recruiting into the market they saw an opportunity to become a leading agency by doing recruitment the ‘right way’.

ETHICS
Our core ethics are honesty, reliability and hard work; we deliver what we promise and work closely with both candidates & clients
to make dealing with Octane a pleasurable experience. Using these ethics to build the business into a company with an extensive portfolio of clients who trust us to secure the right staff.

PEOPLE
We are a very close-knit company, made up of teams with the drive and passion to supply the very best service for our clients
and candidates. Communication is key, meaning we are all fully aware of the job roles, interviews and candidates on the market.
It is essential that future Octane Recruiters demonstrate the same core ethics and works in a professional manner with our clients.

FUTURE
We embrace a culture of continuous improvement, which in turn creates a strong working environment and organic growth. With a large portfolio of quality candidates and clients, we believe we are in a fantastic position to deliver the high standards desired by those we work with. Our experience in this industry has taught us ‘best practice’ and we are committed to delivering it.

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