Full Time Panel Beater & Body Builder - Metro Opportunities

Swan Transit; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Overtime opportunities

Tool allowance

Family-friendly shifts

EAP 24/7

Job summary

Swan Transit invites applications for Body Builder / Panel Beater roles at Perth metro depots. The positions offer stability, strong conditions, and a workplace focused on safety and career progression within an established public transport employer.

Join a supportive workshop team and contribute to Perth’s transport network while enjoying family-friendly shifts, a generous annual leave entitlement, and opportunities across multiple depots with flexible placement for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• A relevant trade qualification and proven industry experience.
• Current C class drivers licence (MR/HR desirable)preferred.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety and ability to work in a busy workshop.

Responsibilities

• Perform bus body repairs and panel replacement.
• Carry out minor fabrication work in steel.
• Complete unscheduled accident repairs and maintenance.
• Conduct annual licensing pre-inspection for Transperth vehicles.
• Follow company policies and safe work practices.

Skills

Panel beating

Body repair

Fabrication

Safety awareness

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Power tools

Metalworking tools

Job description

Perth, Western Australia

Looking for a stable career with a supportive team and great conditions?

We have Body Builder / Panel Beater opportunities available across our Perth metro depots, with flexibility around the right location for the successful candidates.

At Swan Transit, you’ll join an established and professional workshop team helping keep Perth’s public transport network moving safely and reliably.

This is a great opportunity to bring your skills into an industry that offers secure employment, strong conditions and the chance to build a long-term career with an established employer.

We take pride in creating a workplace where safety comes first, people are supported, and our teams can do their best work.

What we offer:

• $110K–$120K depending on experience and qualifications.


• Five weeks of annual leave.


• Opportunity to earn additional leave through overtime.


• Tool allowance.


• Family-friendly shifts and a strong focus on work-life balance.


• Supportive workshop and management teams.


• Free confidential EAP support for you and your family, available 24/7.


• Strong team culture - enjoy regular family-friendly events and employee incentives.


• BEST Conditions - industry-leading workplace standards and a workplace that values its people.


• Onshore 482 VISA holders welcome! Must be in Western Australia.


• Opportunities across our metro depots, with flexibility around depot placement for the right candidate.

What you'll be doing:

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you'll play an important role in keeping our buses safe, reliable and looking their best.

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Bus body repairs, panel replacement, and straightening


• Minor fabrication work in steel.


• Unscheduled accident repairs and maintenance.


• Annual licensing pre-inspection for Transperth vehicles.


• Working safely and following company policies and procedures.


• Any other duties as per the positions JDF.

What we're looking for:

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, puts safety first and enjoys being part of a supportive team.

You’ll need:

• A relevant trade qualification and proven industry experience.


• A current C class drivers licence or higher (MR or HR desirable but not essential).


• A proactive and team-focused attitude.


• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.


• Good communication skills


• The ability to work effectively in a busy workshop environment.


• The ability to meet pre-employment requirements, including a medical assessment and National Police Clearance.

Build your future with Swan Transit

If you're looking for more than just your next job and want to build a secure, long-term career with an established employer, we’d love to hear from you.

With opportunities available across our metro depots, we can consider the right location based on your skills, experience and our operational requirements.

A full copy of the JDF for this position will be provided upon request.

Why Swan Transit?

Swan Transit, as part of the Kelsian Group Limited, is a leading public transport provider in Australia, London, and Singapore. With over 9,000 employees, we proudly deliver integrated, sustainable, and reliable transport services to over 207 million customers annually. We foster an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every team member can thrive.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Ready to Join Us?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!