Panel Beater

About the role

Brites Management Services is hiring a full-time Panel Beater in Seychelles. The role covers inspecting, repairing and restoring vehicle bodywork, from damage assessment through to final inspection. Travel logistics and accommodation will be provided by the client.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles for body damage such as dents, scratches, rust and wear, assess the extent of damage and recommend cost-effective repair solutions.
• Repair and restore panels including doors, bonnets, bumpers, fenders, roofs and side panels, removing dents and bends and treating rust and corrosion.
• Carry out cutting, welding, filling, sanding and other body repair procedures, ensuring panels are properly aligned and fitted.
• Operate panel-beating tools, welding and hydraulic equipment safely, prepare repaired surfaces for painting and finish, and maintain workshop tools.
• Follow workshop health and safety procedures, use PPE, manage repair jobs within agreed deadlines and coordinate with mechanics, spray painters and other technicians.

Required profile

• Certificate or diploma in Automotive Body Repair, Panel Beating or a related technical field.
• Proven experience as a Panel Beater in a repair workshop, garage or motor vehicle dealership.
• Demonstrable experience in accident damage repair, dent removal, panel straightening and body restoration.
• Knowledge of vehicle body structures, repair techniques and workshop procedures.
• Relevant technical training or professional certification is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Excellent technical skills in panel beating and vehicle body restoration.
• Experience with panel-beating tools, welding equipment and other body repair machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

To apply, send your CV to the employer's recruitment team; interviews are held on a rolling basis until the position is filled, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.