Panel Beater Location: Whitstable Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Pay Rate: £18 - £24 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 £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