Spray Painter and Panel Beater
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Taking a vehicle repair from initial assessment to finished work is central to this Auckland Spray Painter and Panel Beater vacancy. An expanding workshop seeks experienced tradespeople who can work confidently across varied makes and models and demonstrate the quality of their previous repairs.
The work includes body restoration, refinishing and preparation, with race car support when required. You will organise your tasks to meet agreed deadlines and communicate within a multicultural workshop team, including during busy periods. Sponsorship is available for suitable international candidates.
Use an up-to-date English CV to distinguish your panel repair or spray painting experience, noting rust work where relevant and the vehicles you have handled. Show your vehicle repair experience using Build AI CV to present your workshop history clearly.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess damage and prepare surfaces, then carry out panel beating, body repair, rust repair and restoration using appropriate techniques.
- Complete vehicle spray painting and refinishing across different makes and models.
- Manage allocated repairs from start to finish with a high standard of workmanship and finish.
- Organise tasks to meet agreed deadlines, working confidently without constant supervision.
- Follow workshop procedures and safety requirements, maintaining an orderly and professional work area.
- Communicate with workshop colleagues and assist the team when workloads increase.
- Help prepare race cars for events and track days when required.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Have a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience, with a genuine and verifiable work history.
- Demonstrate experience as a Panel Beater or Spray Painter on varied vehicle makes and models; Panel Beater applicants need practical rust repair experience.
- Complete repairs independently from start to finish, with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Be reliable and self-motivated, combining a positive attitude and strong work ethic with effective teamwork in a multicultural environment.
- Good spoken English is essential.
- NZ residency or an existing NZ work visa is advantageous; international applicants are welcome to apply.
- Have minimum availability of 30 hours per week and flexibility to work Saturdays during busy periods when required.
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