Panel Beater

Bluestone Personnel Limited; The Municipal District of Dungarvan — Lismore; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

JTK Remapping are seeking a Panel Beater for their workshop on Youghal Road, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. You will carry out vehicle body repairs, accident damage restoration, and structural/cosmetic repairs to a range of vehicles.

The successful candidate will restore damaged bodywork to safety, quality, and manufacturer standards while working with technicians to ensure timely, high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years panel beating experience.
• Level 4 qualification or equivalent required.
• Ability to work safely and to high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles to assess damage and plan repairs.
• Carry out panel beating, straightening and replacement of panels.
• Use pulling, welding and metalworking tools to restore panels.
• Prepare surfaces for painting and finish to high standards.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures and maintain tools.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Manual handling

Education

Level 4 qualification (Leaving Certificate)

Job description

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Application Details

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Job Description

JTK Remapping are seeking a Panel Beater for their business at Youghal Road, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, to carry out vehicle body repairs, accident damage restoration, and structural and cosmetic repairs on a range of vehicles. The successful candidate will be responsible for restoring damaged vehicle bodywork to the required safety, quality, and manufacturer standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles to assess accident damage, dents, deformation, and other bodywork defects.
• Carry out panel beating, straightening, reshaping, and repairing of damaged vehicle body panels.
• Remove, repair, and replace damaged components, including doors, wings, bumpers, bonnets, and other body panels.
• Use specialist tools and equipment, including pulling systems, hydraulic equipment, welding equipment, and metalworking tools, to restore damaged panels.
• Prepare repaired panels and surfaces for painting, including sanding, filling, smoothing, and finishing where required.
• Identify additional repair requirements and report significant damage or technical issues to the workshop manager.
• Work with vehicle technicians and paint technicians to ensure repairs are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Maintain workshop tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Complete repair work within agreed deadlines while maintaining quality standards and minimizing material waste.

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of 1 -3 years in panel beating essential

Remuneration is €36605 per annum based on 39 hours per week.

• Sector: wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
• Minimum Qualification: Level 4 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Manual
• Competency Skills: Problem Solving, Time Management, Working on own Initiative
• Competency Skills: Manual Handling