Panelbeater
Automotive · Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr
Your workmanship speaks louder than any résumé. A well-established automotive repair business in Otago, New Zealand is looking for an experienced Panel Beater / Repair Technician with dependable technical skills, a sharp eye for detail and a professional attitude.
You will work on all kinds of vehicle repairs, including structural and prestige jobs, and may get hands-on time with brands like Tesla and Jaguar Land Rover.
The workshop is modern, the repair equipment is current, and there is ongoing I-CAR certification training plus structured development, so your skills can keep growing. Experience from workshops in the Philippines, the Middle East or elsewhere is worth showcasing.
Key Responsibilities
- Look at what each repair needs before starting, and review the job sheet so you understand the repair process
- Carry out collision and panel repairs accurately and professionally
- Trial-fit replacement parts and make sure they fit correctly
- Spot and report any missing, incorrect or additional parts
- Stick to approved repair procedures and workplace instructions, and ask management when you need more repair guidance
- Finish every assigned repair before the vehicle moves on to painting
- Keep removed parts properly identified and stored in an organised way
- Label vehicle components with the correct job number
- Get repaired components and parts ready for the Paint Department
- Do final reassembly checks on each vehicle
- Check headlight positioning and make any other required adjustments
- Inspect finished repairs for quality and safety, then sign off the work once the required checks are done
- Keep work flowing efficiently while meeting the expected repair standards
Requirements & Eligibility
- Either a Trade Certificate at an equivalent Level 3 or Level 4 standard or at least 3 years of relevant technician experience
- Hands-on panel beating or vehicle repair experience you can demonstrate
- Able to read job sheets and follow repair procedures
- Can do technical work without needing constant supervision
- A strong focus on quality, safety and accuracy in every repair
- Works well with others in a workshop team
- A full clean driving licence
- Good communication and organisational skills, with high attention to detail
- Current New Zealand residency or a valid applicable work visa
- Committed to ongoing technical training and professional development
- Sponsorship is available for the right candidate
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