Heavy Vehicle Panel Beating & Spray Painting Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships R Us; Hawkesbury; On-site; AUD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly award wages

Nationally recognised qualification

All PPE provided

Government incentives & Trade Support

Dedicated mentoring

Professional development

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Apprenticeships Are Us in Vineyard, NSW is seeking a motivated 1st Year Panel Beating & Spray Painting Apprentice to train in a modern workshop alongside qualified tradespeople. You’ll learn automotive body repair and refinishing while working toward a national qualification and gaining practical, hands-on experience.

Earn while you learn with weekly wages and government incentives, and enjoy dedicated mentoring as you develop specialized skills in heavy vehicle repair and refinishing.

Qualifications

• Interest in panel beating or automotive repair.

Responsibilities

• Assist with body repairs on trucks and heavy vehicles.

Skills

Genuine interest in panel beating

Willingness to learn

Team player

Attention to detail

Current driver's licence

Job description

Heavy Vehicle Panel Beating & Spray Painting Apprenticeships

Build a Career in Heavy Vehicle Smash Repair

Looking for a hands‑on career with strong job security and long‑term opportunities? Whether you're ready to start your apprenticeship or continue your training, this is your chance to build a rewarding future in the growing heavy vehicle repair industry.

Apprenticeships Are Us is seeking motivated 1st Year Panel Beating & Spray Painting Apprentices to join one of our host employers in Vineyard, NSW. You'll work on trucks and heavy vehicles in a modern repair workshop while learning from experienced tradespeople and working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

With the heavy vehicle industry continuing to grow, qualified panel beaters and spray painters are in high demand, making this an excellent career choice for those who enjoy practical, hands‑on work.

Why Choose Apprenticeships Are Us?

• Earn While You Learn – Receive weekly award wages, superannuation, annual leave and sick leave.

• Nationally Recognised Qualification – Complete an AUR32120 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology while gaining exposure to automotive refinishing techniques.

• All PPE Provided – Supplied and replaced at no cost throughout your apprenticeship.

• Government Incentives – Eligible apprentices may access up to $2,500 in government incentives and interest‑free Trade Support Loans of up to $10,000.

• Dedicated Mentoring – Receive ongoing support from qualified tradespeople and your dedicated Apprentice Employment Manager.

• Professional Development – Learn specialist skills in heavy vehicle body repair and refinishing.

• Long‑Term Career Opportunities – Join a high‑demand industry with excellent career prospects.

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you'll develop practical skills by:

• Assisting with body repairs on trucks and heavy vehicles.

• Removing, repairing and refitting damaged panels and components.

• Preparing vehicle surfaces for repair, priming and painting.

• Learning spray painting preparation techniques, including sanding, masking and paint mixing.

• Supporting qualified spray painters with refinishing work.

• Using hand and power tools safely in a professional workshop.

• Learning how to straighten, align and fit panels on heavy vehicles.

• Assisting with general workshop duties while developing your trade skills.

About You

We're looking for someone who is motivated, reliable and eager to learn.

To be successful, you'll have:

• A genuine interest in panel beating, spray painting or the automotive industry.

• A current driver's licence – essential due to the location of the workshop.

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.

• Good attention to detail.

• A willingness to learn from experienced tradespeople.

• The ability to work well as part of a team.

• A commitment to completing your apprenticeship.

No experience? No problem. If you're motivated and ready to build a long‑term career working on trucks and heavy vehicles, we'd love to hear from you.

Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents to be eligible for this apprenticeship.

Please note: A current driver's licence is required due to the Vineyard location and limited accessibility to the workshop.

Start Your Career in a High-Demand Trade

If you're ready to learn valuable trade skills, earn while you learn and build a long‑term career in heavy vehicle smash repair, this is the opportunity for you.