Panel Beater - Regional NSW

LiveHire Limited; Young; On-site; 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 potential

Job summary

AMA Group and Capital S.M.A.R.T Repairs are expanding their team in Australia. We are seeking an experienced and qualified Panel Beater to undertake high-quality repairs and return vehicles to pre-accident condition. This is a full-time position.

You will check parts, disassemble, prepare and paint, reassemble, coach apprentices, and ensure OH&S compliance. Own tools and a commitment to safe, accurate workmanship are essential.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Panel Beater with relevant experience.
• Commitment to safe working practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Own tools to fulfil the role.

Responsibilities

• Check received parts for defects and correctness.
• Disassemble vehicle per Job Sheet and label/store parts.
• Prep, prime and paint, then buff and denib the vehicle.
• Repair vehicle per OEM standards and repair method.
• Reassemble vehicle and ensure OH&S compliance.
• Coach apprentices and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Trade discipline

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Punctual & reliable

Strong communication

Education

AQF Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology or equivalent

Minimum 4 years experience

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