Structural Repair Technician (Chassis Straightening)

You'll bring accident-damaged cars back to factory standard at the truck body repair workshop in Gqeberha. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The work is in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Apply filler, sand and prime to a smooth, ready surface
• Fit new panels using spot welding and bonding methods
• Photograph repair stages for the insurance assessor
• Mask up vehicles properly to keep overspray off glass and trim
• Strip damaged panels, bumpers and trims and bag the fixings
• Spray base coat and 2K clear coat in the booth

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

• Experience as a workshop controller in a body shop
• Aluminium and high-strength steel repair training

• Paint supplier training courses
• Clean, modern booth and prep area
• 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.