Panel Beater - Darwin, NT

LiveHire Limited; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team environment

Ongoing training

Career opportunity

Latest tools, equipment and process

Production bonus opportunity

Job summary

AMA Group is seeking a skilled Panel Beater to join either AMA Group Solutions or Capital S.M.A.R.T Repairs. The role is full-time and focused on delivering high-quality workmanship to return vehicles to pre-accident condition.

Ideal candidates hold AQF Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology, bring at least four years of experience, and can work safely, meet deadlines, and collaborate with the team. Tools ownership is preferred.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in panel beating.
• Own tools to fulfil the role.

Responsibilities

• Check received parts for defects and accuracy.
• Disassemble vehicle as per Job Sheet and label parts.
• Prep, prime and paint per Job Sheet requirements.
• Repair vehicle per OEM standards and estimate.
• Reassemble vehicle and maintain a clean workspace.
• Coach apprentices when required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

High attention to detail

Team collaboration

Own tools

Safe working mindset

Education

AQF Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

Job description

About AMA

The AMA Group, is Australia's largest network of accident repair facilities, which currently comprises of over 120 outlets and over 2,200 employees across Australia and New Zealand.

The AMA Group's success is a result of our commitment of providing our clients and work providers with quality and cost-effective repairs, as well as exceptional customer service. Our people is what makes this possible and are therefore our focus. We invest in our people. Creating the leaders of today and developing the skills for tomorrow.

About Capital S.M.A.R.T

With over 50 repair centres across Australia and New Zealand, Capital S.M.A.R.T Repairs is the industry leader of the collision repair industry, specialising in small, medium, and larger repairs. We are the pioneers of customer satisfaction and innovation standards, and pride ourselves on providing our employees with safe, supportive, and rewarding working conditions.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified Panel Beater to join either our AMA Group Solutions or Capital S.M.A.R.T Repairs team to undertake quality workmanship to ensure vehicles are returned to their pre-accident condition. This is a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Check received parts are correct and for defects
• Disassemble vehicle as per Job Sheet
• Label and store parts
• Notate broken parts and extra repairs and submit to Estimator as requested
• Check new parts are correct and not damaged and communicate defects to Parts Manager/Production Manager
• Colour mix and match vehicle after vehicle has been prepared and is scheduled for painting
• Build and maintain colour library
• Prep, prime and paint vehicle as per Job Sheet requirements following paint supplier’s process
• Buff and denib vehicle
• Repair vehicle as per the Repair Method, OEM standards and in accordance with Estimate and Job Sheet
• Reassemble vehicle
• Handle all vehicles with due care and attention
• Clean workbay and workshop areas
• Coach apprentices when required
• Handle all company tools and equipment with due care and attention ensuring they remain safe, clean and in a workable condition
• Adhere to our OH&S policy including PPE

About You:

• Trade qualified Panel Beater
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Strong commitment to work in a safe manner
• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Able to work effectively and collaboratively with the team
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Be reliable, punctual & hardworking
• Own tools to fulfil the role

We are leaders in the repair industry and offer:

• Team environment
• Ongoing training
• Career opportunity
• Latest tools, equipment and process
• Great opportunity to earn big $$$ for competent and efficient tradespeople
• Junior-Mid experienced tradesperson $60-$80k
• Mid-Senior tradesperson $80k-$100k
• Annual salary and the opportunity to earn a production bonus

To become a member of our team you must have:

• AQF Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology or equivalent or relevant experience
• Minimum 4 years experience