Automotive Paint Prepper & Trades Assistant — Apprenticeship Path

J&D Quality Smash Repairs; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Apprenticeship pathway possibility

Modern workshop facilities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

J&D Quality Smash Repairs is seeking an experienced Spray Painter Prepper / Trades Assistant to join our Brisbane paint shop. You will prepare panels, assist spray painters and help maintain quality workmanship.

This role offers a pathway to a formal Automotive Spray Painting Apprenticeship with structured training, mentoring and long-term career development in our 30-year family business.

Ideal candidates have hands-on automotive refinishing experience and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in an automotive paint shop is essential.
• Experience as automotive Paint Prepper or Spray Painter's Trades Assistant.
• Practical knowledge of sanding, masking, priming and automotive surface preparation.
• Understanding of automotive refinishing processes and paint shop operations.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a busy workshop.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Reliable, punctual and a strong team player.
• Motivated to develop technical skills and career.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle panels and surfaces for painting (sanding, masking, cleaning).
• Assist with priming and paint preparation processes.
• Identify and correct surface imperfections before painting.
• Support qualified spray painters with daily workshop operations.
• Ensure all preparation work meets quality and workmanship standards.
• Maintain tools, equipment and a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.

Skills

Automotive paint shop experience

Paint Prepper / Trades Assistant

Sanding

Masking

Priming

Attention to detail

Reliability & punctuality

Team player

Career development

Job description

J&D Quality Smash Repairs is seeking an experienced Spray Painter Prepper / Trades Assistant to join our Brisbane paint shop. You will prepare panels, assist spray painters and help maintain quality workmanship.

This role offers a pathway to a formal Automotive Spray Painting Apprenticeship with structured training, mentoring and long-term career development in our 30-year family business.

Ideal candidates have hands-on automotive refinishing experience and a commitment to safety and teamwork.