Paint Preparer (Body Shop)

This dealership body shop in Montague Gardens needs body repair skills that pass the insurer's quality check. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The site is in Montague Gardens; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Cut and polish to remove dust marks and orange peel
• Repair dents with hammers, dollies and a stud welder
• Mask up vehicles properly to keep overspray off glass and trim
• Fit new panels using spot welding and bonding methods
• Photograph repair stages for the insurance assessor

• Experience with modern waterborne or high-solids paint systems
• Good colour vision and a steady hand
• Able to work to insurer repair times and quality standards
• Panel beating or spray painting trade test, or at least 4 years of proven work

• Productivity bonus per completed job
• Clean, modern booth and prep area
• Paint supplier training courses

• Before-and-after photos are your best proof. Keep them on your phone, ready to show at the interview.
• Say which paint systems you have used, like waterborne base coat with a 2K clear. Body shops care about this.