Panelbeater (Australia)

16 hours ago

Pretoria East, South Africa RecruitPro Solutions Full-time
Reference: Rec000416-LL-1

We are recruiting on behalf of an established automotive repair business in Australia. They’re looking for a skilled Panelbeater to join their team full-time on an Australian skilled-migration visa. The workshop uses modern equipment and focuses on quality workmanship and safety.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Assess vehicle damage and decide on the right repair methods
  • Strip and reassemble vehicle parts as needed
  • Repair or replace damaged panels
  • Do structural repairs, including welding and chassis alignment with hydraulic equipment
  • Finish panels: dent removal, filling and sanding
  • Refit panels, trims and hardware to manufacturer standards
  • Prepare surfaces for painting and help with priming, colour matching and spray painting (beneficial)
  • Supervise or help apprentices when needed
  • Keep the work area clean and safe, following health and safety requirements
Experience & Qualifications
  • Trade qualification in Automotive Body Repair (Panel Beating) or equivalent
  • Proven experience as a Panelbeater in a collision repair workshop
  • Strong welding, panel repair and structural alignment skills
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Spray painting and paint system experience is highly beneficial
  • Experience in a high-volume workshop is beneficial
  • Good spoken and written English is essential
  • Depending on the role and candidate, an English language test, a skills assessment and/or a practical workplace assessment may be required