Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician with £5K Golden Hello

FMG Repair Services Limited; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading repair group in Ilkeston is seeking a Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician. This role offers a £5K Golden Hello and a competitive salary of up to £24 per hour plus bonuses. Experience in bodyshop repair disciplines is essential, along with a full UK/EU driving licence. Join a supportive team environment with excellent benefits, including 23 days annual leave, a life assurance scheme, and well-being services. Contribute to a growing team focused on delivering exceptional service.

Benefits

£5,000 Golden Hello

Uncapped monthly bonus schemes

23 days annual leave

Free life assurance

Vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension and share scheme

Well-being services

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified in Panel Beater, Paint Spray & MET.
• Experience of Thatcham Methods and insurance bodyshop techniques preferred.
• Full UK/EU driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support the team of skilled technicians.
• Ensure excellent service to clients.
• Participate in repairs and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Qualified in all bodyshop repair disciplines

Experience with Thatcham Methods

Full UK/EU driving licence

Education

Time served in bodyshop repair

Job description

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Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician with £5K Golden Hello

Reference: DEC20259964

Expiry date: 10:57, Tue, 20th Jan 2026

Location: Ilkeston

Benefits: A superb range of exclusive colleague only benefits and discounts

Salary: up to £24 per hour basic, plus fantastic time saved bonus based on efficiencies (OTE £60k) (hourly rate is dependent on skills and qualifications)

Join the UK’s largest repair group in this fantastic opportunity, as a Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician at our busy workshop in Ilkeston and take advantage of our exceptional £5K Golden Hello!

As a Multiskilled Technician, you should be qualified / time served in all bodyshop repair disciplines; Panel Beater / Paint Spray & MET to support our team of skilled technicians. Experience of Thatcham Methods and insurance bodyshop techniques preferable. Due to the nature of the job you will require a full UK/EU driving licence too.

Ilkeston branch has a great family/friendly atmosphere with a great staff retention! You will join a team of 7 technicians with a further 13 support colleagues to allow you to do what you do best! Local retailers and amenities close to hand. With a great customer base from our insurance partners there is a consistent stream of work, with a great bonus potential!

Why choose FMG RS?

Of course, we offer a fantastic basic salary, but there’s much more to being a MultiskilledTechnician at FMG RS than just that …

• £5,000 ‘Golden Hello’ scheme to welcome you to our team (*ask for further details)
• fantastic uncapped monthly bonus schemes plusguaranteed average bonus when you're on holiday!
• 23 days annual leave, of course you’ll have public holidays too and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!
• free life assurance (x2 your basic salary)
• exclusive colleague-only vehicle-leasing schemes
• pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme
• well-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
• A Benefits App giving a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals
• Stream App for all our colleagues - a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay… not only does it let you choose when to get paid it also lets you put money aside each month and in addition you can get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with a financial coach!
• We’re part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland and Spain,- few other businesses can offer you the volume, variety and long-term security as us;
• You’re rewarded for your part in our success - lots of customers means lots of work to share, which in turn means lots of opportunity to boost your earnings through our fantastic bonus schemes;
• We invest in you - We believe everyone should have the opportunity to better themselves and look to progress, not just within FMG RS but the wider ZIGUP business too;
• We’re growing - it’s an exciting time for the industry and we’re committed to being at cutting edge, investing in everything from our EV capabilities, our workshops to our Training Centres;

Join the FMG RS family

With the best people in the industry within our Group, we really believe that no one else can do what we do as well as us. So what are you waiting for?

We’re also part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We are proud to have been awarded a King's Award for Enterprise in 2025, recognised for our commitment to promoting opportunity and supporting social mobility. Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know. We’re here to support you.

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