Panel Beater / Spray Painter

Dennehy Motors; Dublin; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Full-time, permanent position

Long-term employment

Job summary

Dennehy Motors is seeking an experienced Panel Beater / Spray Painter for our busy Dublin workshop. You will perform high-quality vehicle body repairs, panel replacement, preparation and spray painting to manufacturer and workshop standards.

This hands-on role suits someone with a keen eye for detail who can work independently or in a team, maintaining a clean and safe working environment while meeting agreed repair times.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Panel Beater/Vehicle Body Repairer/Spray Painter.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle body repair and refinishing techniques.
• Experience with panel repair, replacement and alignment.
• Experience with welding and body repair techniques (MIG/MAG).
• Good knowledge of preparation, priming and spray painting.

Responsibilities

• Assess vehicle damage and determine repair method.
• Remove, repair and replace damaged panels and components.
• Align panels for proper fit and finish.
• Carry out cosmetic and structural body repairs.
• Weld with MIG/MAG and perform spot welding as needed.
• Prepare surfaces for painting and prime/mask where required.
• Mix and colour-match paint; spray paint to professional finish.
• Polish and finish painted areas; inspect quality of workmanship.
• Maintain clean, safe workshop and follow safety procedures.
• Meet repair time targets while upholding standards.

Skills

Panel Beater

Spray Painter

Vehicle body repair

MIG/MAG Welding

Attention to detail

Education

National Craft Certificate

Job description

Dennehy Pro Plus, is a growing LCV and HGV Renault and MAN dealership in Dublin 15. We are looking for an experienced Panel Beater / Spray Painter to join our busy workshop.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out high-quality vehicle body repairs, panel replacement, preparation and spray painting, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and in line with manufacturer and workshop requirements.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their workmanship, has a good eye for detail and can work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessing vehicle damage and determining the appropriate repair method.
• Removing, repairing and replacing damaged body panels and components.
• Straightening and aligning panels to ensure correct fit and finish.
• Carrying out cosmetic and structural body repairs.
• Carrying out MIG/MAG and spot welding where required.
• Preparing repaired panels and vehicle surfaces for painting.
• Filling, sanding, priming, masking and preparing vehicles to a high standard.
• Colour matching and mixing paint where required.
• Spray painting vehicles and individual panels to achieve a professional finish.
• Polishing and finishing painted areas.
• Stripping and refitting vehicle components correctly.
• Carrying out quality checks on completed work.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Following all workshop health and safety procedures.
• Working efficiently to agreed repair times and maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Panel Beater / Vehicle Body Repairer / Spray Painter.
• Strong practical knowledge of vehicle body repair and refinishing.
• Experience with panel repair, replacement and alignment.
• Experience with welding and body repair techniques.
• Good knowledge of vehicle preparation, priming and spray painting.
• A strong eye for detail and pride in the quality of their work.
• The ability to work independently and manage their own workload.
• Good timekeeping and reliability.
• A positive attitude and good communication skills.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and maintaining a clean workshop.

Relevant qualifications or a National Craft Certificate are an advantage, but proven experience and quality of workmanship will also be considered.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and skill level.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Consistent hours and long-term employment.
• Overtime opportunities where available.
• A professional and friendly workshop environment.
• Opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the business.