Apprentice Panel beater / Spray Painter

Newcastle Panel Care Pty Ltd; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle Panel Care Pty Ltd – Bennetts Green NSW seeks 2nd or 3rd year apprentices in Panel Beating or Automotive Spray Painting to join a growing workshop specialising in SMART repairs, automotive paint and panel repairs. You will gain real hands-on experience, with guidance and meaningful responsibilities as you refine skills.

Join a modern, supportive team focused on quality workmanship and ongoing development within a busy workshop that handles bumper repairs, dent repairs and refinishing

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
• Pride in producing quality workmanship

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

Skills

Panel Beating

Automotive Spray Painting

Job description

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.