Panel Beater — Mon-Fri, Permanent Role, Whitstable

Streamline Search Limited; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri hours

Competitive pay

Permanent role

Long-term role

Supportive team

Job summary

Streamline Search Limited is recruiting an experienced Panel Beater to join an established accident repair centre in Whitstable. The role involves repairing accident-damaged vehicles, restoring body panels and ensuring repairs meet a high standard.

You will work with the bodyshop team, including MET Technicians and Paint Sprayers, to return vehicles to pre-accident condition. Hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, with a full-time, permanent contract and pay £18–£24 per hour DOE.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Panel Beater in an accident repair centre or bodyshop.
• Skilled in repairing and reshaping accident-damaged vehicle bodywork.
• Experience removing, repairing and replacing vehicle panels.
• Knowledge of panel repair techniques and equipment.
• Ability to assess damage and determine the repair method.
• High attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Repair dents and damage to vehicle body panels after accidents.
• Straighten, reshape and repair damaged panels including doors/bonnets.
• Remove and replace damaged panels as needed.
• Use specialist tools and equipment for panel repairs.
• Carry out welding and panel alignment where required.
• Identify additional damage during repair and report issues.
• Work with MET Technicians and Paint Sprayers to progress repairs.
• Ensure repairs meet manufacturer specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organised workspace.

Skills

Panel repair

Bodywork repair

Panel removal

Tools & equipment

Attention to detail

Team player

Full UK licence

Education

Time-served experience

Tools

Panel tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Streamline Search Limited is recruiting an experienced Panel Beater to join an established accident repair centre in Whitstable. The role involves repairing accident-damaged vehicles, restoring body panels and ensuring repairs meet a high standard.

You will work with the bodyshop team, including MET Technicians and Paint Sprayers, to return vehicles to pre-accident condition. Hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, with a full-time, permanent contract and pay £18–£24 per hour DOE.