Apprentice 2nd or 3rd year Panel beater / Spray Painter

Newcastle Panel Care Pty Ltd; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle Panel Care Pty Ltd in Bennetts Green NSW is seeking motivated 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentices in Panel Beating or Automotive Spray Painting to join our growing automotive repair and refinishing workshop. The role offers genuine hands-on experience with proper guidance and meaningful responsibilities.

You will develop skills through real-time practice, with opportunities to learn basecoats, clearcoats, and SMART repair techniques in a modern workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Currently completing your 2nd or 3rd year apprenticeship in Panel Beating or Automotive Spray Painting
• Basic practical knowledge of your chosen trade
• A positive attitude, reliability and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn, take feedback and develop professionally

Responsibilities

• Spray Painting Apprentices: Applying automotive basecoats and clearcoats
• Spray gun setup, technique and paint application
• Colour matching and blending techniques
• Surface preparation, sanding and masking
• Applying primers, fillers and undercoats
• Minor cosmetic and SMART repairs
• Paint finishing, polishing and quality control
• Completing repairs from preparation through to the finished product
• Minor to medium dent repairs
• Body filler application and shaping
• Panel removal, replacement and refitting
• Repairing bumper bars and exterior panels
• Preparing repaired panels for refinishing
• Working with modern SMART repair techniques
• Developing accuracy, efficiency and quality workmanship

Job description

Apprentice 2nd or 3rd year Panel beater / Spray Painter

Newcastle Panel Care Pty Ltd – Bennetts Green NSW

Newcastle Panel Care is seeking motivated 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentices in Panel Beating or Automotive Spray Painting to join our growing automotive repair and refinishing workshop. We specialise in SMART repairs (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology), automotive paint and panel repairs, bumper repairs, minor dent repairs and vehicle refinishing. You'll have the opportunity to spend real time developing your skills through genuine hands-on experience, proper guidance and meaningful responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

Spray Painting Apprentices:

Applying automotive basecoats and clearcoats

Spray gun setup, technique and paint application

Colour matching and blending techniques

Surface preparation, sanding and masking

Applying primers, fillers and undercoats

Minor cosmetic and SMART repairs

Paint finishing, polishing and quality control

Completing repairs from preparation through to the finished product

Minor to medium dent repairs

Body filler application and shaping

Panel removal, replacement and refitting

Repairing bumper bars and exterior panels

Preparing repaired panels for refinishing

Working with modern SMART repair techniques

Developing accuracy, efficiency and quality workmanship

About you

Currently completing your 2nd or 3rd year apprenticeship in Panel Beating or Automotive Spray Painting

Basic practical knowledge of your chosen trade

A positive attitude, reliability and attention to detail

Willingness to learn, take feedback and develop professionally

Pride in producing quality workmanship

Genuine hands-on experience in your chosen trade

Practical training and guidance

A supportive, respectful working environment

Opportunities to fast-track your practical skills and confidence

A growing, modern SMART repair workshop

Opportunities to develop greater independence and responsibility

Competitive wages based on experience and ability

About us

Newcastle Panel Care specialises in SMART repairs (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology), automotive paint and panel repairs, bumper repairs, minor dent repairs and vehicle refinishing. Our workshop focuses on cosmetic and non-structural automotive repairs.