Panel Beater (Accident Repair Centre)

This dealership body shop in Mogwase needs body repair skills that pass the insurer's quality check. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is in Mogwase (North West). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Repair dents with hammers, dollies and a stud welder
• Mix paint colours with a spectrophotometer and the mixing scheme
• Cut and polish to remove dust marks and orange peel
• Mask up vehicles properly to keep overspray off glass and trim
• Fit new panels using spot welding and bonding methods
• Pull and straighten chassis damage on a measuring jig
• Apply filler, sand and prime to a smooth, ready surface

• Physically able to stand, bend and kneel for long periods
• Knowledge of spray booth safety and respirator use
• A portfolio or references from previous body shops
• Able to work to insurer repair times and quality standards
• Experience with modern waterborne or high-solids paint systems
• Panel beating or spray painting trade test, or at least 4 years of proven work

• Experience as a workshop controller in a body shop
• Measuring jig and electronic measuring experience
• ADAS camera and sensor recalibration after repairs

• Full respirator and spray suit supplied
• Productivity bonus per completed job
• Paint supplier training courses

• 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.