Car Spray Painter With Panel Beating Exp

Greys Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Greys Recruitment is seeking a Car Spray Painter with panel beating experience to perform high-quality spray painting and repairs on fleet vehicles. The role requires preparing surfaces, applying primers and coatings, and inspecting finished work to ensure a flawless finish.

Experience in automotive workshops and knowledge of paint matching and safety procedures are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Car Spray Painter with panel beating experience.
• Experience in automotive workshop or fleet maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of paint prep, colour matching, finishing techniques.
• Dent removal, panel alignment and bodywork repairs skills.
• Ability to safely operate spray painting equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for spray painting, including sanding, masking, filling, priming.
• Spray paint vehicles, trucks, trailers and fleet equipment.
• Mix and match paints for accurate colour matching.
• Repair dents and body damage via panel beating.
• Inspect work for smooth, high-quality finish and safety compliance.

Skills

Car spray painting

Panel beating

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Automotive spray painting qualification

Panel beating qualification

Tools

Spray guns

Sanding machines

Compressors

Job description

We are currently looking for a Car Spray Painter with Panel Beating experience to carry out high-quality vehicle spray painting and panel beating repairs on company vehicles, trucks, trailers, and other fleet equipment.

We are currently looking for a Car Spray Painter with Panel Beating experience to carry out high-quality vehicle spray painting and panel beating repairs on company vehicles, trucks, trailers, and other fleet equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience as a Car Spray Painter with practical panel beating experience.
• Previous experience in an automotive workshop, fleet maintenance environment, or commercial vehicle repair facility.
• Knowledge of automotive paint preparation, application, colour matching, and finishing techniques.
• Practical skills in dent removal, panel alignment, filling, sanding, and bodywork repairs.
• Ability to operate spray painting equipment and workshop tools.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of workshop safety procedures and the safe handling of paints, thinners, and other chemicals.
• Relevant automotive spray painting or panel beating qualification will be an advantage

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles and damaged panels for spray painting, including sanding, masking, filling, and priming.
• Perform spray painting on vehicles, trucks, trailers, and other fleet equipment.
• Mix and match paint colours to achieve accurate colour consistency.
• Repair dents, scratches, cracks, and other body damage through panel beating.
• Remove, repair, and replace damaged vehicle body panels where necessary.
• Use spray guns, sanding machines, compressors, and other workshop equipment safely.
• Apply primers, base coats, clear coats, and finishing products according to specifications.
• Inspect completed work to ensure a smooth, even, and high-quality finish.
• Identify bodywork damage and determine the appropriate repair methods.
• Maintain spray booths, tools, equipment, and the workshop in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow occupational health and safety procedures, including the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).