Panel Beater and Spray Painter (All-Rounder)

Got an eye for a smooth finish? The fleet repair centre in Pinetown wants your skills in the booth or on the jig. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Location: Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Apply filler, sand and prime to a smooth, ready surface
• Repair dents with hammers, dollies and a stud welder
• Strip damaged panels, bumpers and trims and bag the fixings
• Spray base coat and 2K clear coat in the booth
• Photograph repair stages for the insurance assessor

• Physically able to stand, bend and kneel for long periods
• A portfolio or references from previous body shops
• 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
• Knowledge of spray booth safety and respirator use

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

• 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.