Body & Paint Technician

Recruitroo; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive repair firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled body and paint technician. You will assess and repair vehicle damages, applying paints and finishes to restore vehicles. The ideal candidate has vocational training, proven experience, and a valid driver's license. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tool allowance or provided tools

Opportunities for specialized training and certifications

Potential for career advancement

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a body and paint technician.
• Knowledge of automotive structural repair and painting techniques.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assess vehicle damage and plan repair strategies for bodywork.
• Perform panel beating, dent removal, panel replacement, and structural repairs.
• Prepare surfaces for painting.

Skills

Proficiency with various hand and power tools

Attention to detail

Ability to match colors accurately

Physical dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training or apprenticeship in automotive body repair

Tools

Welding equipment

Paint spraying equipment

Job description

This position is based in Ireland. Repairs damaged vehicle bodies and applies paint finishes to restore vehicles to their pre-accident condition or for customization.

This includes dent removal, panel replacement, frame straightening, sanding, priming, and color matching.

Key Duties

• Assess vehicle damage and plan repair strategies for bodywork.
• Perform panel beating, dent removal, panel replacement, and structural repairs.
• Prepare surfaces for painting (sanding, priming, masking).
• Mix and apply automotive paints, clear coats, and protective finishes.
• Color match paint to existing vehicle finish.
• Inspect finished work for quality and adherence to standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational training or apprenticeship in automotive body repair and painting.
• Proven experience as a body and paint technician.
• Proficiency with various hand and power tools, welding equipment, and paint spraying equipment.
• Knowledge of automotive structural repair and painting techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to match colors accurately.
• Physical dexterity and ability to work in various positions.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage or flat‑rate pay.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Tool allowance or provided tools.
• Opportunities for specialized training and certifications.
• Potential for career advancement (e.g., shop foreman, estimator).