Panel Beater
Your tasks
About the Role We are recruiting an experienced Panel Beater to join an established Accident Repair Centre in Whitstable.
This role involves repairing accident-damaged vehicles, restoring body panels and ensuring all repairs are completed to a high standard. You will work closely with the wider bodyshop team, including MET Technicians and Paint Sprayers, to return vehicles to their pre-accident condition.
- Repair dents and damage to vehicle body panels following accidents
- Straighten, reshape and repair damaged panels, including doors, wings, bonnets and quarter panels
- Remove and replace damaged panels where necessary
- Use specialist tools and equipment to carry out panel repairs
- Carry out welding and panel alignment where required
- Identify additional damage during the repair process and report any issues
- Work closely with MET Technicians and Paint Sprayers to ensure repairs progress efficiently
- Ensure all repairs meet manufacturer specifications and quality standards
- Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment
Requirements
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience as a Panel Beater within an accident repair centre or bodyshop
- Strong skills in repairing and reshaping accident-damaged vehicle bodywork
- Experience removing, repairing and replacing vehicle panels
- Good knowledge of panel repair techniques, tools and equipment
- Ability to assess damage and determine the appropriate repair method
- High attention to detail and pride in workmanship
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Relevant qualifications or time-served experience preferred
- Full UK driving licence
What we offer
Pay Rate: £18 - £24 per hour (DOE)
Other
Location: Whitstable
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
What We Offer · Monday to Friday hours - no weekends · £18- £24 per hour, depending on experience · Full-time, permanent position · Long-term, stable role with consistent workload · Professional accident repair workshop Supportive and experienced team environment Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By applying for this post, you consent to us processing your personal data in accordance with GDPR and contacting you regarding this application.