Vehicle Spray Painter

Path Transit Pty Ltd (WA); Perth; On-site; AUD 71,820 - 119,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45-hour week

Permanent full-time

On-the-job training

Modern workshop facilities

Overtime available

Career pathways

Job summary

KEOLIS Western Australia is seeking a skilled Body Man / Spray Painter to join our Maintenance team in Perth’s Eastern Suburbs. You will perform body and paint repairs on heavy vehicles and help maintain fleet presentation to high standards.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a 45-hour week, on-the-job and manufacturer training, and exposure to the latest battery electric technology. Overtime is available; pathways to broader KEOLIS roles across Australia exist.

Qualifications

• Experience in body repair and maintenance of heavy or large vehicles.
• MR or HR driver’s licence is preferred.
• Ability to follow safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform body and paint repairs including panel and fibreglass work and spray painting.
• Maintain fleet presentation to meet appearance and quality benchmarks.
• Inspect damage and recommend effective repair approaches to minimise downtime.
• Work with the maintenance team to provide support as needed.

Skills

Body repair

Spray painting

Heavy vehicle maintenance

MR/HR licence

Team collaboration

Job description

KEOLIS Western Australia wants your skills to help maintain and sustain our fleet of buses to ensure services run safely and reliably across Perth.

Body Man / Spray Painter

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Body Man / Spray Painter to join our Maintenance team in Perth’s Eastern Suburbs.

About Us

Keolis Australia is one of Australia’s largest multi-modal public transport operators, and in Western Australia we are currently the largest operator of Zero Emission Battery Electric Buses in Perth. We operate over 500 Transperth Buses and Orange School buses on behalf of the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia, delivering over 1.2 million passenger journeys to Western Australians each year.

• Competitive 45‑hour week package, with base salary up to $119,700 p.a.
• Permanent, full‑time role
• Monday–Friday roster
• Weekday and weekend overtime available
• Inclusive, supportive workplace culture
• On‑the‑job and manufacturer training
• New modern workshop facilities and equipment
• Exposure to the latest heavy vehicles and emerging battery electric technology
• Broader career pathways within KEOLIS Australia in Newcastle, Queensland, South Australia and Sydney

About the Role

• Perform a variety of body and paint repairs, including panel and fibreglass damage repairs, panel preparation for paint, and spray painting.
• Maintain and enhance fleet presentation standards, aiming to exceed our appearance and quality benchmarks.
• Inspect and assess damage, recommending the most effective repair approach for quality outcomes and minimal downtime.
• Work collaboratively with the wider maintenance team, providing support where needed.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in body repair and maintenance of heavy or large vehicles (desired but not essential; product training and support provided).
• MR or HR driver’s licence (we will upgrade your licence if you do not have one).
• Willing to undergo a pre‑employment medical check and criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

As a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) organisation, we actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and assess all applicants on their individual merits. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.