Panel Beater - Apprentice

Sime Motors Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits account

Job summary

Brisbane BMW Bodyshop Pty Ltd, part of the Sime Darby Motors Group, offers a nationally recognised automotive body repair apprenticeship. You will learn panel repair, alignment, and OEM standards while working on BMW and other premium vehicles under expert guidance.

Join a modern facility with leading equipment and a supportive team, where clear career pathways within Sime Darby Motors are available and hands-on training shapes you into a skilled trade technician.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in the automotive industry.
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Strong work ethic, reliability and a positive attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with vehicle panel repairs, replacements and realignments.
• Learning to use workshop equipment and repair methods to industry standards.
• Supporting the team with disassembly, preparation and reassembly of vehicles.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and well-organised workspace.
• Working alongside qualified technicians to develop your skills.

Skills

Automotive interest

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Safety awareness

Australian working rights

Education

Nationally recognised automotive body repair apprenticeship

Job description

Company Brisbane BMW Bodyshop Pty Ltd

Part of the Sime Darby Motors Group, SD Autobody specialises in restoring prestige & luxury vehicles to showroom condition, from the smallest scuff to a large-scale repair.

SD Autobody is currently seeking a motivated individual with a passion for Luxury Cars to join the team in our Panel Shop. This opportunity is perfect for someone that enjoys producing high-quality work with superior attention to detail and wants to become a trade technician at the top of the game.

As a full-time Panel Beater - Apprentice with SD Autobody, you will get hands‑on training in all aspects of structural and cosmetic vehicle repairs. You'll learn how to repair, replace and realign panels, use modern tools and technology, and deliver the high-quality workmanship required for prestige vehicles in line with OEM repair standards and industry best practice.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting with vehicle panel repairs, replacements and realignments
• Learning to use workshop equipment and repair methods to industry standards
• Supporting the team with disassembly, preparation and reassembly of vehicles
• Maintaining a clean, safe and well‑organised workspace
• Working alongside qualified technicians to develop your skills

What We're Looking For

• A genuine interest in the automotive industry
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Strong work ethic, reliability and a positive attitude
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely
• Full Australian working rights

What We Offer

• A nationally recognised automotive body repair apprenticeship
• Opportunity to work on BMW and other premium brand vehicles
• Mentoring from experienced panel beaters and workshop leaders
• Modern facilities with industry‑leading equipment
• Supportive team culture and clear career pathways within Sime Darby Motors
• Work Perks – including an employee benefits account with access to discounts on groceries, fuel, and more!