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Backpackerboard; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Private health insurance

Wellness support

Supportive team environment

Job summary

COLLISION CONNECT TAURANGA LTD is seeking a skilled Panel Beater in Tauranga to perform high-quality auto-body repairs. The role requires working closely with the workshop team and production manager to ensure repairs meet manufacturer standards and deliver excellent customer service.

This full-time position offers competitive wages based on experience, private health insurance after minimum employment time, and wellness support within a supportive team environment where skills are valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in automotive panel and paint industry or relevant trade qualifications.
• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods.
• Strong work ethic and team-player attitude.

Responsibilities

• Strip, fit, and repair vehicles to manufacturer standards.
• Refit and align panels, remove/replace glass as required.
• Maintain a safe, efficient workshop with health & safety as a priority.
• Work collaboratively to meet deadlines.

Skills

Panel beating experience

Physically fit

Team player

Job description

Our client COLLISION CONNECT TAURANGA LTD is looking for a well Experienced Panel Beater .

At Collision Connect Tauranga, we pride ourselves on our people first culture, making our workshop a place where our team loves to work. We offer:

• Competitive wages (based on experience)
• Private health insurance (after min employment time)
• Wellness support – access to experts in nutrition, fitness, mental health, and finance
• A supportive team environment where your skills are valued

About the Role

This full-time position in Tauranga involves high-quality auto-body repairs, ensuring all work meets manufacturer standards. You’ll work closely with our workshop team and production manager to deliver efficient, top-tier repairs while upholding our commitment to excellent customer service.

Minimum 30 H/P/W and Maximu 40 H/P/W Gurenteed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strip, fit, and repair vehicles to manufacturer standards
• Refit and align panels, remove/replace glass as required
• Maintain a safe, efficient workshop (health & safety is a priority)
• Work Collaboratively to meet deadlines

What We’re looking For:

• 3+ years experience in automotive panel and paint industry (or relevant trade qualifications)
• Passion for the auto industry and keeping up with advancements
• Strong work ethic, drive to improve, and team-player attitude
• Physically fit – able to operate machinery and be on your feet most of the day

Ready to Join a Market Leader?

Don’t miss this chance to grow with an innovative company shaping the future of auto repairs!