Panel Beater - Whitstable

Streamline Search; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekdays only

Competitive hourly rate £20-£22

Full-time, permanent position

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Streamline Search is seeking an experienced Panel Beater for an established Accident Repair Centre in Whitstable. You will repair and restore body panels to pre-accident condition, collaborating with MET Technicians and Paint Sprayers to ensure high-quality repairs.

The role offers Monday–Friday hours, a full-time permanent contract, and a competitive hourly rate depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Panel Beater in 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

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 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

Skills

Panel repair techniques

Dents and damage repair

Panel alignment

Welding

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Specialist tools and equipment

Job description

Panel Beater

Location: Whitstable

Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay Rate: £20 - £22 per hour (DOE)

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.

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 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

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

• Monday to Friday hours - no weekends
• £20 - £22 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