Panel Beater (Accident Repair Centre) – Immediate Start

You'll bring accident-damaged cars back to factory standard at the dealership body shop in Vereeniging. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

Home base is a dealership body shop on the Vereeniging side of Gauteng. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Pull and straighten chassis damage on a measuring jig
• Repair dents with hammers, dollies and a stud welder
• Mix paint colours with a spectrophotometer and the mixing scheme
• Apply filler, sand and prime to a smooth, ready surface
• Fit new panels using spot welding and bonding methods
• Mask up vehicles properly to keep overspray off glass and trim
• Strip damaged panels, bumpers and trims and bag the fixings

• Knowledge of spray booth safety and respirator use
• Panel beating or spray painting trade test, or at least 4 years of proven work
• Experience with modern waterborne or high-solids paint systems
• Good colour vision and a steady hand

• Measuring jig and electronic measuring experience
• Aluminium and high-strength steel repair training

• Paint supplier training courses
• Clean, modern booth and prep area
• Full respirator and spray suit supplied

• Expect a practical test panel. Arrive early so you can see the booth and equipment first.
• Before-and-after photos are your best proof. Keep them on your phone, ready to show at the interview.