Panel Beater and Spray Painter (All-Rounder) – Immediate Start

Got an eye for a smooth finish? The dealership body shop in Gqeberha wants your skills in the booth or on the jig. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The work is in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Photograph repair stages for the insurance assessor
• Mask up vehicles properly to keep overspray off glass and trim
• Mix paint colours with a spectrophotometer and the mixing scheme
• Apply filler, sand and prime to a smooth, ready surface
• Spray base coat and 2K clear coat in the booth
• Repair dents with hammers, dollies and a stud welder
• Pull and straighten chassis damage on a measuring jig

• Physically able to stand, bend and kneel for long periods
• 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
• Good colour vision and a steady hand

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

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