Panel Beater

Streamline Search Limited; Havant; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Overtime evenings and weekends

Résumé du poste

Streamline Search Limited in Havant, Hampshire, is seeking an experienced Panel Beater to join our family‑run accident repair business. You will work in a close‑knit team of around 10, with overtime available evenings and weekends.

Paint Spraying experience would be particularly desirable. This full‑time, permanent role offers £18‑£20 per hour DOE, 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, and an immediate start for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Panel Beater in an accident repair centre or bodyshop.
• Strong skills in repairing and reshaping damaged vehicle panels.
• Full UK driving licence preferred

Responsabilités

• 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 high-quality panel repairs.
• Carry out welding and panel alignment where required.
• Identify additional damage during the repair process and report issues.
• Ensure all repairs are completed to a high standard.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.
• Work effectively as part of a small team.
• Assist with Paint Spraying duties where experienced and required

Connaissances

Panel Beater

Vehicle body repair

Description du poste

Panel Beater

Location

Havant, Hampshire

Hours

Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 17:00 (30-minute lunch break)

Employment Type

Full-time, Permanent

Pay Rate

£18 - £20 per hour (DOE)

About the Role

We are recruiting an experienced Panel Beater to join a well-established, family-run accident repair business in Havant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit team of approximately 10 people, with a consistent workload and plenty of overtime available during evenings and weekends. Candidates with additional Paint Spraying experience would be particularly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 high-quality panel repairs
• Carry out welding and panel alignment where required
• Identify additional damage during the repair process and report any issues
• Ensure all repairs are completed to a high standard
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment
• Work effectively as part of a small, close-knit bodyshop team
• Assist with Paint Spraying duties where experienced and required

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 work independently and maintain high standards of workmanship
• A reliable and flexible approach to work
• Own tools would be beneficial, although some tools are available on site
• Additional Paint Spraying experience would be an advantage
• Relevant qualifications or time-served experience preferred
• Full UK driving licence preferred

What We Offer

• £18 - £20 per hour, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Plenty of overtime available during evenings and weekends
• 20 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
• Paid time off over the Christmas period
• Friendly, family-run business with a close-knit team
• Immediate start available

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process will involve an initial telephone or face-to-face interview, followed by a practical trial day.