Panel Beater and Car Painter
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Hamilton, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $40/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
In Hamilton, a workshop needs experienced Panel Beaters and Car Painters. Accuracy and restoration that lasts are the priority, and it wants proven tradespeople who respect craft and cooperate well.
Verified vehicle restoration, panel repair and automotive refinishing experience carries the most weight. For candidates with verified trade experience, sponsorship opportunities under the AEWV scheme (Accredited Employer Work Visa) may be considered.
On your CV, show the repairs and restorations you have completed, your metal shaping, and your paint preparation and finishing. A CV tool can help bring your panel and paint history together.
Key Responsibilities
- Bring accuracy and quality to repairing and restoring bodywork
- Keep panel repairs true to the original vehicle specifications
- Handle metal shaping and detailed restoration
- Prepare surfaces ready for professional paint and apply automotive paint systems for high-quality results
- Check finished repairs for excellent workmanship, working efficiently and safely with workshop equipment
- Stay detail-focused from the first step to the final refinish, and cooperate with colleagues for consistent outcomes
- Follow safety procedures, maintain a professional workshop and develop your skills through training
Requirements & Eligibility
- You bring a minimum of 5 years of professional panel beating or automotive painting experience
- You can show proven, hands-on vehicle repair, restoration or refinishing work
- You understand quality standards across automotive repair
- You can demonstrate your technical skills and previous work experience
- You are meticulous and committed to quality results
- You are positive, reliable and professional, with team spirit and a strong work ethic
- Panel Beaters with restoration and metal shaping experience are highly valued, and Car Painters with strong preparation and finishing skills are encouraged to apply
- You can meet New Zealand employment and visa requirements
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