Panel Beater

Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly team lunches

Monthly team celebrations

Referral bonus up to $2,000

Staff discounts on parts and tools

I-CAR Gold training

Career progression

Job summary

SMART – Sandgate NSW, part of AMA Group, is expanding its accident repair team. The role involves repairing and straightening damaged vehicle bodies, panels and frames in a modern workshop.

You will work to repair scope and time targets, read repair methods, operate workshop equipment safely, and benefit from guaranteed overtime, team lunches, and access to national training including I-CAR Gold.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and straightening damaged vehicle bodies, panels, and frames
• Removing and replacing panels where repair is not viable
• Reading and interpreting repair methods and job cards
• Working to repair scope and time targets
• Maintaining quality standards at every stage of the repair process
• Operating workshop equipment safely and in line with procedures

Job description

Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food – Sandgate NSW

SMART is leading the way in accident repair technology – and we're growing fast.

With 1,600+ team members across Australia and New Zealand, we're proud of our strong partnerships, commitment to innovation, and the role we play in shaping the future of our industry.

Now we have your attention, here's why you should make your next move with SMART.

Why make the SMART Move?

• Full-time, permanent role – Monday to Friday, weekends off
• Guaranteed overtime
• Your own spacious work bay
• Modern, well-equipped workshop with industry-leading repair technology
• Access to national training programs (I-CAR Gold)
• Real career pathways – we promote from within
• Weekly lunches and monthly team celebrations
• Guaranteed Christmas shutdown
• Up to $2,000 referral bonus
• Staff discounts on parts and tools

What You'll Be Doing

• Repairing and straightening damaged vehicle bodies, panels, and frames
• Removing and replacing panels where repair is not viable
• Reading and interpreting repair methods and job cards
• Working to repair scope and time targets
• Maintaining quality standards at every stage of the repair process
• Operating workshop equipment safely and in line with procedures

The SMART Difference

Work with people who share your passion for everything automotive.

Be part of a company that invests in technology that's second to none.

Bring your ambition — we'll match it with opportunity.

This isn't just a job. It's a SMART career move.

About SMART & AMA Group

SMART is part of AMA Group – the largest collision repair network across Australia and New Zealand. With AMA Group backing and the title of Best MSO – Body Shop Awards 2024 & 2025, your career is in safe hands. When you join us, you're not just joining a workshop – you're joining a network of opportunity. With national reach and diverse businesses under one roof, you'll have the freedom to grow your career, relocate, and explore new pathways wherever life takes you.

Sandgate, NSW

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