Detailed Career Description

Qualified Panelbeater - Donford Approved Repair Centre

Role Objective:

To repair vehicles that require panel beating to the highest standard of repair, understanding that turnaround time and quality is critical.

Main Responsibilities:

• Strip and compare quotation to damage.
• Advise Estimator of discrepancies and make the necessary changes to the job card.
• Applying discretionary expertise to repair versus replace in conjunction with estimator.
• Signing for all new parts from store.
• Putting parts for painting in paint shop and controlling the timeline.
• Fitting all parts, to the required level of expertise, to the vehicle understanding that quality control is built into the repair process.
• Discussing delays with the GM and Estimator/Workshop Foreman
• Working overtime if and when required.
• Clean and assist with general workshop housekeeping.
• Assist with moving vehicles around shop and Wash Bay.
• Comply to parts processes to only order parts as per job cards and direct orders from Workshop Foreman.
• Follow up on parts shortages and discrepancies not on job card.
• Identify and accurately track all back-order parts keeping information relevant.
• Attend departmental meeting to ensure effective communication
• Provide feedback to all frontline staff, during WIP meeting, on individual customer vehicle parts. performance against targets (departmental meeting)

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified Automotive Body Repairer (Red Seal Certificate)
• Minimum of 3 years working experience within an automotive body shop essential
• Own Transport
• Preferably resides within the Helderberg area

Essential Competencies:

• Planning and Organising
• Following Instructions and Procedures.
• Passion for Excellence
• Results Driven
• Understanding mechanical repairs
• Experience with general automotive body repair equipment

To apply for this position, please upload your current resume, a covering letter as well as copy of qualifications. Please ensure email address and mobile numbers are included

Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted