Benefits & Perks
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Employee Discounts / Retail Partner Offers
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Friday Lunch
80 Motors is looking for an experienced Automotive Painting & Body Repair Technician to join our team in Christchurch. The role involves automotive spray painting, surface preparation, refinishing, and minor body repairs. We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented technician with at least 2 years of relevant experience and a commitment to quality workmanship.
What you'll be doing
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Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting, including sanding, masking, and priming.
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Mix and match paint colours to achieve accurate and consistent finishes.
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Apply paint, clear coats, and other finishes using spray equipment.
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Perform minor panel beating and body repairs, including dent removal, panel straightening, and surface preparation.
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Remove and refit vehicle body panels and components as required for painting and repair work.
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Repair surface imperfections, including scratches, chips, and minor paint defects, prior to refinishing.
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Inspect completed work to ensure it meets high-quality standards.
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Maintain and clean spray-painting equipment and work areas.
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Follow all workplace health, safety, and environmental regulations.
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Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion.
What we're looking for
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Minimum 2 years' experience in automotive spray painting, refinishing, or a similar role.
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Strong knowledge of automotive paint systems, tools, and refinishing techniques.
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Basic body repair skills, with the ability to carry out minor dent repairs and simple panel repairs.
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High attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Good time management and organisational skills.
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Strong awareness of workplace health and safety practices.
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Willingness to learn and stay up to date with industry developments.
Employer Questions
Your application will include the following question(s):
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How many years of experience do you have in automotive spray painting or refinishing?
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Do you have experience in minor body repairs, including dent removal and simple panel repairs?
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Are you able to independently complete automotive spray painting tasks, from surface preparation to final finishing?
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Which of the following best describes your current right to work in New Zealand?
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If successful, when would you be available to start?