Job Description

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

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

Essential Competencies:

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

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 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

Essential Competencies:

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

Please note that only candidates currently residing in the Western Cape will be considered for this position.