Panelbeater

Purpose of the Job

Repairing of accident-damaged vehicles and Equipment.

Roles & Responsibility

Read the job card/quotation to establish what work needs to be done
Check the vehicle against the job card/quotation and establish what parts are to be ordered
Check for additional damage
Order the necessary parts
Carry out repairs whilst maintaining the required high standards
Follow up on the parts ordered
Check that the parts ordered are correct and not damaged
Ensure that all parts to be painted go with the vehicle to the paint shop
Strip and assemble the vehicle
Make sure that all panel alignment and fitment of parts are correct
Recheck the entire job, make sure the work is done and is of a high standard
Do a physical check that the vehicle is roadworthy
Check the assistants work
Advise, assist, teach and manage the assistant
Liaise with the Foreman, Estimator, Manager
Drive cost savings, and repair instead of ordering items where possible
Ensure that tools and equipment are looked after and kept in good working condition
Ensure that the productivity and efficiency is at an acceptable standard
Maintain professional conduct
Assist in relevant operations/operational functions as required
Ensure the dress code is in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures
Maintain housekeeping standards on a daily basis
Ensure standards of Health and Safety are maintained

Minimum Requirements

Skilled Required

Able to execute panel beating functions
Able to identify hazards and handle them with direct instructions/guidance in place
Able to apply business principles and processes applicable to own work area/environment under general supervision
Able to apply basic Health and Safety procedures relevant to own work functions under direct supervision

Personal Attributes