Apprentice Panel Beater

Smart Apprenticeship Solutions; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

Paid college attendance

PPE provided

Uniforms provided

Weekly wages + superannuation

Job summary

Smart Apprenticeship Solutions in Cairns is seeking an automotive body repair apprentice to learn hands‑on skills in a supportive team. You will inspect, repair, and reassemble vehicle body parts under supervision, gaining practical experience in dents, frames, and uni-body alignment.

The program includes paid college attendance, weekly wages with superannuation, and ongoing mentoring from a dedicated Employment Officer.

Qualifications

• Must be motivated and able to work in a team.
• Have a genuine interest in the automotive industry.
• Be punctual, reliable, and show initiative.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Follow instructions well.
• Hold a current driver’s licence and have access to your own vehicle.
• Paid college attendance included.
• Steel cap boots, PPE, and uniforms provided.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicle bodywork and frames to assess damage.
• Disassemble damaged vehicle parts.
• Repair dents, scratches, and structural damage.
• Straighten and align car frames and unibodies.
• Reassemble vehicle body parts and accessories.
• Repair or replace windows, trims, and interiors.
• Fill, sand, and prepare surfaces.

Skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Punctual

Follow instructions

Interest in automotive

Education

Paid college attendance

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Inspect vehicle bodywork and frames to assess damage
• Disassemble damaged vehicle parts
• Repair dents, scratches, and structural damage
• Straighten and align car frames and unibodies
• Reassemble vehicle body parts and accessories
• Repair or replace windows, trims, and interiors
• Fill, sand, and prepare surfaces

About you

• Be motivated and able to work in a team environment
• Have a genuine interest in the automotive industry
• Be punctual, reliable, and show initiative
• Have strong attention to detail
• Follow instructions well
• Hold a current driver's licence and have access to your own vehicle
• Paid college attendance
• Steel cap boots, PPE, and uniforms provided
• Weekly wages plus superannuation
• Ongoing mentoring and support from a dedicated Employment Officer

About us

Smart Apprenticeship Solutions, part of The BUSY Group, is one of the largest employers of apprentices and trainees in Australia. We are dedicated to growing the future of trades in Australia.