Panelbeaters and Car painters
Automotive · Hauraki, Waikato, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $40/hr
Dents pulled, metal shaped back to factory lines, then a coat of paint that still looks right years later. That is the standard at this New Zealand automotive workshop in Hauraki, Waikato, which is hiring experienced Panel Beaters and Car Painters.
The shop is after proven tradespeople who are fussy about precision and restoration quality and who like being part of a crew. Verified experience in restoring vehicles, panel repair or automotive refinishing gives you a shot at a stable career in a professional shop.
Sponsorship opportunities under the AEWV scheme may be considered for candidates with verified trade experience. Sort out your South African trade certificate and job references before you apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Bring damaged bodywork back to life, panel by panel, keeping every repair true to the maker's original specifications
- Shape metal by hand and use detailed restoration methods
- Sand, fill and prime surfaces so they are ready for a professional spray finish
- Lay down automotive paint systems that come out looking first-class
- Go over each finished job closely so nothing below excellent leaves the shop, from first strip-down to final polish
- Run workshop gear safely and without wasting time, sticking to safety procedures and a professional shop standard
- Pull together with the crew so every car comes out to the same standard
- Keep sharpening your skills through training
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in panel beating or automotive painting
- A hands-on track record repairing, restoring or refinishing vehicles
- Knows what quality looks like in the automotive repair industry
- Can prove your technical skills and the work you have done before
- Fussy about detail and set on quality results
- Upbeat, a team player, dependable and professional, with a strong work ethic
- Panel Beaters with restoration and metal shaping experience are highly valued, while Car Painters with strong preparation and finishing skills are encouraged to apply
- Can satisfy New Zealand employment and visa requirements
- Candidates with verified trade experience may be considered for sponsorship opportunities under the AEWV scheme
Apply: jobs@mzansiabroad.co.za · WhatsApp