Position details:
- Company Name: Sam's Motors Limited
- Work location: four sites within Auckland City
- Length of employment: Full time and permanent
- Hourly rate: $30 -$40 per hour
- Hours: 30-40 hours per week (Minimum 30 hours guaranteed).
We are an Auckland based business providing a range of services including car servicing and repairing, tyre repairing, inspection and replacement, panel beating, painting and WOF inspection. In addition, we import and purchase vehicles domestically, and markets used vehicles. As part of the continued growth plan and business expansion, we now need some panel beaters to join our team.
Key duties:
- Remove damaged panels and parts, as well as remove upholstery and accessories to gain access to damaged areas.
- Repair dents by hammering panels to restore original shape.
- Straighten damaged vehicle frames and parts using mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
- Replace severely damaged sections with new or second-hand panels as needed.
- Fill surface depressions with plastic filler, then file, grind, and sand the repaired areas to a smooth finish.
- Cut and join replacement sections using welding equipment.
- Fit repaired or replacement panels to vehicles and refit body hardware such as door locks, handles, trims, and moldings.
- Assist vehicle body builders in constructing or restoring custom-designed, vintage, and specialty vehicles.
- May perform spray-painting to refinish repaired surfaces or entire vehicles.
Requirements for this job:
- At least two years relevant work experience or a NZQF Level 4 qualification in relevant filed is required for the candidates.
- Drug free with clean police record
If you are willing to work at Auckland on a long-term basis, you are welcome to apply for the position by sending your CV (including contact details and visa status) to us.
Applicants for this position with NZ citizenship or residence visa with relevant work experience and/or qualification will be given preference. Appropriate work visa is required for non-resident/citizen applicants.
Employer Questions
Your application will include the following question(s):
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Are you currently in New Zealand?
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Are you a New Zealand citizen?
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If you are not a New Zealand citizen, do you have a visa that allows you to work full time for any employer?
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Do you need an employer’s assistance to obtain a new visa to work for a new employer?
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Can you work at least 30 hours per week?
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Do you have at least 2 years of work experience in panel beating or motor industry?
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Do you have any qualifications in panel beating or motor industry?