Panel Beater
- Assess vehicle body damage and determine appropriate repair methods.
- Repair and replace panels, ensuring alignment and structural integrity.
- Collaborate with workshop team to meet repair deadlines.
About Us
Elz Collision Centre is a family-owned collision repair business based in Prestons, NSW. We specialise in smash repairs, insurance repairs, panel beating and vehicle refinishing, with a focus on quality workmanship, safety and customer satisfaction.
We are seeking a skilled Panel Beater to join our team and help restore damaged vehicles safely and professionally.
About the Role
You will assess vehicle body damage, repair and replace panels, and restore vehicle structures and alignment in accordance with manufacturer specifications. Working alongside our workshop team, you will complete repairs efficiently while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess vehicle body damage and determine appropriate repair methods.
- Read and interpret repair estimates, job instructions and manufacturer repair specifications.
- Remove damaged panels, bumpers, trims and related components to access repair areas.
- Repair dents and reshape damaged panels using specialist hand tools and equipment.
- Measure, straighten and realign vehicle body structures using appropriate equipment.
- Cut out damaged sections and weld replacement panels using manufacturer-approved repair methods.
- Fit and align repaired or replacement panels, ensuring correct gaps and clearances.
- Apply body fillers and sand repaired surfaces in preparation for refinishing.
- Remove and refit vehicle body fittings and related components.
- Inspect completed repairs to confirm structural integrity, alignment and finish.
- Coordinate with spray painters, estimators and other workshop staff to meet repair deadlines.
- Maintain tools and equipment and keep work areas clean, organised and safe.
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures and manufacturer repair guidelines.
Skills and Experience
- Relevant Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology or equivalent trade qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience in lieu of formal qualifications.
- Demonstrated experience in panel beating and collision repairs.
- Practical skills in panel repair, replacement, welding and vehicle body alignment.
- Ability to interpret technical repair information and follow manufacturer specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a workshop team.
- Good time management, reliability and commitment to safe working practices.
What We Offer
- A full-time position in a family-owned collision repair business.
- A competitive
- A modern workshop providing a range of collision and vehicle body repair services.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced panel beater ready to contribute your skills to a dynamic smash repair team, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your application, including your resume and relevant qualifications, to Elz Collision Centre today.
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