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Panelbeater

Automotive · Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr

Each job starts with the job sheet and an assessment, and ends with your sign-off after quality checks. In between, you repair collision damage, trial-fit parts and get the vehicle ready for paint. An established Otago automotive repair business is hiring a Panel Beater / Repair Technician who works reliably and pays close attention to detail.

The work is varied, including structural and prestige repairs, and you may get to work on high-profile brands such as Tesla and Jaguar Land Rover. The workshop is modern with current equipment, ongoing I-CAR certification training and structured development.

If you trained in South Africa, have your trade certificate and work history ready to show.

Key Responsibilities

  • Start each car by reading its job sheet and working out the repair plan
  • Fix collision and panel damage to a professional standard, using the approved methods and following instructions
  • Ask management for direction whenever a repair needs more guidance
  • Test-fit new parts to make sure they sit right, and report anything missing, incorrect or extra
  • Have all your repairs done before the car goes through to paint
  • Tag removed components with the job number and keep them stored neatly so nothing goes astray
  • Hand repaired panels and parts over to the Paint Department ready to go
  • Run final reassembly checks, setting headlight aim and any other adjustments required
  • Look over finished repairs for quality and safety, then sign off once every required check is complete
  • Keep a steady pace without letting repair standards drop

Requirements & Eligibility

  • Trade Certificate at an equivalent Level 3 or Level 4 standard, or at least 3 years of relevant technician experience
  • You have done real panel beating or vehicle repair work yourself
  • You read job sheets, stick to repair procedures and get technical work done with no one standing over you
  • Quality, safety and accuracy matter to you, and you notice the small things
  • You fit into a workshop team and you communicate and organise yourself well
  • Full clean driving licence
  • Current New Zealand residency or a valid applicable work visa
  • You keep up with technical training and want to keep developing
  • There is sponsorship for the right candidate

Apply: jobs@mzansiabroad.co.za · WhatsApp

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