Panel Beater/Technician

Paddington Prestige Smash Repairs; Bayside; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Paddington Prestige Smash Repairs in Banksmeadow NSW is seeking a full-time Panel Beater to restore vehicles to their original condition by repairing metal, plastic, aluminium and fibreglass bodywork.

You will assess damage, determine repair methods, and use specialised tools to perform high-quality repairs, welding, cutting and alignment checks. This role offers a competitive salary range and a professional customer-service environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or substantial related experience.
• Knowledge of safe procedures in the motor vehicle industry.
• Ability to use a wide range of hand and power tools.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Good communication and customer service.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety issues in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Assess damage and determine repair procedures.
• Operate and maintain tools and report faults.
• Provide customer service related to repairs.
• Test and replace batteries and perform servicing.
• Perform welding, thermal cutting, and heating for body repairs.
• Clean and prepare components for repair/storage.
• Repair body panels using beating, heat shrinking, filler techniques.
• Conduct minor structural repairs including reforming and welding.
• Replace major welded panels when needed.
• Correct misalignment of structures and verify with measurement.
• Use equipment to measure body alignment.
• Remove/replace body panels and fittings for repairs/painting.
• Carry out decal/transfer and protector moulding work.
• Remove/replace units such as headlights and suspension to facilitate repair.

Skills

Tool usage

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Paddington Prestige Smash Repairs – Banksmeadow NSW

Salary Range: $79,500 to $110,000 per year

About the Role

Banksmeadow Prestige Smash Repairs Pty Ltd trading as Paddington Prestige Smash Repairs is looking for a full-time Panel Beater.

The Panel Beater will be responsible for restoring vehicles to their original condition by repairing damage to metal, plastic, aluminium, and fibreglass bodywork. This includes assessing vehicle damage, determining appropriate repair methods, and using specialised tools and equipment to carry out high-quality repairs.

Key Duties

Assess vehicles to determine extent of damage and recommend suitable repair procedures

Use, maintain and perform minor repairs on workplace tools and equipment, ensuring faulty items are clearly labelled and reported

Provide good and professional customer service related to vehicle repairs

Test and replace batteries by carrying out servicing, removing, replacing, testing, charging and jump starting vehicles

Perform welding, thermal cutting, and heating operations as required for body repairs

Clean and prepare vehicle components for repair or storage using mechanical or chemical methods

Repair body panels using panel beating, split repairs, heat shrinking, metal finishing and body filler techniques

Conduct minor structural repairs including reforming, welding, and manual measurement of body panels

Replace or repair major welded panels as necessary

Correct misalignment of vehicle structures and panels

Use specialised equipment to measure and verify vehicle body alignment

Replace or repair sections of vehicles with significant damage, ensuring structural integrity

Remove and replace body panels, sections and ancillary fittings in readiness for repairs/painting

Carry out the removal and replacement /fit decals, transfers and protector mouldings

Remove and replace units or assemblies such as headlights, tail light, suspension assemblies, final drives, electrical components, computer control units to facilitate body repair activities

Skills & Requirements

Completion of relevant trade qualification or work experience in lieu

Knowledge and application of safe working procedures in the motor vehicle industry

Ability to use a wide range of hand and power tools

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Good communication and customer service skills

Knowledge of current workplace health and safety issues affecting the industry