Panel Beater (Accident Repair Centre)

This dealership body shop in Atlantis needs body repair skills that pass the insurer's quality check. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Atlantis. Relocation is not covered for this one. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Fit new panels using spot welding and bonding methods
• Cut and polish to remove dust marks and orange peel
• Strip damaged panels, bumpers and trims and bag the fixings
• Apply filler, sand and prime to a smooth, ready surface
• Mask up vehicles properly to keep overspray off glass and trim
• Spray base coat and 2K clear coat in the booth

• Physically able to stand, bend and kneel for long periods
• Experience with modern waterborne or high-solids paint systems
• Good colour vision and a steady hand
• A portfolio or references from previous body shops

• Productivity bonus per completed job
• Full respirator and spray suit supplied
• Clean, modern booth and prep area

• Expect a practical test panel. Arrive early so you can see the booth and equipment first.
• Say which paint systems you have used, like waterborne base coat with a 2K clear. Body shops care about this.