Panel Beater (Accident Repair Centre)

This insurance-approved accident repair centre in Brackenfell needs body repair skills that pass the insurer's quality check. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

Home base is an insurance-approved accident repair centre on the Brackenfell side of Western Cape.

• Strip damaged panels, bumpers and trims and bag the fixings
• Mask up vehicles properly to keep overspray off glass and trim
• Apply filler, sand and prime to a smooth, ready surface
• Fit new panels using spot welding and bonding methods
• Cut and polish to remove dust marks and orange peel
• Photograph repair stages for the insurance assessor
• Pull and straighten chassis damage on a measuring jig

• Experience with modern waterborne or high-solids paint systems
• Knowledge of spray booth safety and respirator use
• 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
• Full respirator and spray suit supplied
• 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.