Panel Beater - Gold Coast

LiveHire Limited; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Career opportunity

Latest tools, equipment and process

Production bonus

Job summary

AMA Group is seeking a qualified Panel Beater to join either AMA Group Solutions or Capital S.M.A.R.T Repairs on a full-time, on-site basis across the Gold Coast, Queensland region. The role involves performing quality repairs to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition, with opportunities for production bonuses.

Applicants should hold AQF Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology (or equivalent) and have at least four years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Panel Beater with relevant certification.
• Minimum 4 years experience in panel beating or similar role.
• Commitment to safe work practices and high-quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Check received parts for correctness and defects.
• Disassemble vehicle as per Job Sheet.
• Label and store parts; note repairs and communicate with Estimator.
• Prepare and paint vehicle per Job Sheet and paint supplier’s process.
• Repair vehicle per OEM standards and Estimate.
• Reassemble and test fit components; maintain a clean work area.
• Coach apprentices when required; adhere to OH&S policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Punctual & reliable

Education

AQF Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology (or equivalent)

Tools

Panel beating tools

Automotive refinishing tools

Own tools

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