Bodyshop Assistant: Panel Beater

Job Description

Motus Autoworx, a dynamic leader in the vehicle repair industry is looking, is inviting applications from honest, trustworthy and highly responsible candidates with relevant panel beating experience to apply for the position of Bodyshop Assistant:
Panel beater at our East London branch.

The purpose of the position is to take full accountability to repair accident damaged vehicles to the highest possible standards thereby assisting the branch with the achievement of its financial and service targets.

• 2 years and more relevant experience in repairing accident damaged vehicles

• Grade 12

• Technical Qualification
  • B A Journeyman
  • Journeyman
• Valid, unendorsed Code 8 driver’s license (at least 2 years old)
• Computer literate (basic level will suffice)
• An excellent command of the English language is essential, both verbal and written

• Checking accident damaged vehicles entering the workshop against the quotation.
• Assisting in the stripping of vehicles and checking the extent of the damage.
• Assist senior panel beaters in repairing damaged vehicle panels
• Use hand tools and equipment to shape and form metal panels
• Sand and prepare surfaces for primer
• Remove dents and straighten vehicle panels
• Perform welding and soldering tasks as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Booking hand equipment’s into the storeroom at the end of the day

• Good interpersonal skills to support
• Self-motivated.
• Honest, trustworthy and highly responsible.
• Neat and presentable
• Must be able to handle pressure and exhibit good time management skills, demonstrating a sense of urgency and commitment.
• A team player.