Qualified Vehicle Spray Painter and Panel Beater

Position Overview

• The successful candidate will be responsible for completing professional spray-painting and panel-beating work on coaches, trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles.
• The position requires a technically competent, safety-conscious and dependable individual who can complete vehicle repairs to a high standard, work according to workshop schedules and conduct quality checks throughout the repair and refinishing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess vehicle body damage and determine the appropriate repair process.
• Complete panel-beating repairs on damaged vehicle panels and bodywork.
• Repair, reshape, straighten or replace damaged panels and vehicle components.
• Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting, including sanding, filling, masking and priming.
• Mix and match paint colours accurately.
• Apply primers, base coats and finishing coats using approved spray-painting techniques.
• Identify and correct paint defects and imperfections using the appropriate methods.
• Ensure a professional and consistent finish on all completed vehicles.
• Conduct quality checks throughout each stage of the repair process.
• Maintain the spray booth in accordance with the manufacturer's operating requirements.
• Check and clean spray-booth filters to ensure sufficient airflow.
• Inspect air-supply equipment and report any faults or maintenance requirements.
• Use report any faults or maintenance requirements.
• Use hand tools, power tools and mechanical inspection equipment safely and correctly.
• Ensure that the required protective clothing and personal protective equipment are worn and properly maintained.
• Comply with all occupational health and safety policies and workshop procedures.
• Ensure that every vehicle has an authorised job card and is correctly checked into the workshop.
• Complete the required job-card information and repair documentation accurately.
• Follow workshop planning schedules and complete allocated work within agreed timelines.
• Assist other workshop employees when no specific job allocation is available.
• Support, mentor and provide practical guidance to apprentices where required.
• Assist with workshop-related customer or operational queries in the Workshop Manager's absence.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure that tools, equipment and work areas are kept clean and orderly.
• Report punctually for duty and maintain accurate timekeeping.
• Participate in standby duties and work after operationally required.

Requirements Minimum Requirements

• Grade 10 or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Recognised qualification or trade certification as a Vehicle Spray Painter, Panel Beater, or both.
• Demonstrated experience completing both spray-painting and panel-beating work.
• Sound knowledge of vehicle surface preparation.
• Knowledge of automotive paint products, materials and application techniques.
• Ability to mix and match colours accurately.
• Knowledge of panel repair, body preparation and vehicle refinishing processes.
• Understanding of workshop health and safety requirements.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and relevant workshop equipment.
• South African citizenship or valid authorisation to work in South Africa.

Advantageous Experience

• Approximately five years' experience as a Vehicle Spray Painter or Panel Beater within a large commercial workshop.
• Experience working on coaches, buses, trucks or other heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
• Experience working in a high-volume fleet maintenance environment.
• A valid Code EC or EC1 04 driver's license.
• Previous experience workshop employees.