Volgren Perth is seeking a skilled and experienced Panel Beater to join our manufacturing team at our Malaga facility. In this role, you will be responsible for the repair and replacement of damaged panels on our range of buses, ensuring that every vehicle meets our exacting standards for quality, safety, and durability. You will work with modern equipment and alongside a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence in automotive body repair.

As part of Australia's largest bus body manufacturer with over 45 years of heritage, you will contribute to our mission of designing, engineering, and manufacturing high-quality buses that are reliable, comfortable, and cost-effective. Our Perth facility is leading the transition to zero-emission bus manufacturing, and we take pride in retaining approximately 90 percent of local production value, ensuring that our buses are truly Australian-made.

Benefits

•Work with Australia's largest bus body manufacturer with over 45 years of industry excellence

•Secure, full-time permanent position with a stable and growing company

•Competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience

•Access to staff benefits and employee programs

•Opportunity to work at the forefront of zero-emission bus manufacturing

•Modern equipment and facilities at our Malaga, Perth location

•Supportive team environment with over 100 local colleagues

•Contribute to Australian-made products with 90% local production value retained

•Career development opportunities within a national organisation with facilities across NSW, VIC, QLD, and WA

Task & responsibilities

Panel Repair and Restoration:

•Remove damaged panels, parts, upholstery, and accessories to gain access to repair areas

•Remove dents by hammering and straightening panels using traditional and modern techniques

•Straighten damaged vehicle bodies and parts using mechanical and hydraulic equipment

•Replace badly damaged sections with new or second-hand panels, ensuring perfect alignment and fit

Surface Preparation and Finishing:

•Fill depressions with plastic filler

•File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces to achieve a smooth, professional finish

•Ensure all repairs meet company quality standards through attention to detail

Welding and Panel Joining:

•Cut and join replacement sections using welding equipment

•Demonstrate proficiency in various welding techniques

•Fit repaired or replacement panels on vehicles

•Refit body hardware such as door locks and trims

Additional Responsibilities:

•Assist vehicle body builders in the construction and restoration of custom-designed, vintage, and other specialty vehicles as required

•Perform spray-painting tasks to complete vehicle finishes when needed

Qualification & experience

Panel Repair and Restoration:

•Remove damaged panels, parts, upholstery, and accessories to gain access to repair areas

•Remove dents by hammering and straightening panels using traditional and modern techniques

•Straighten damaged vehicle bodies and parts using mechanical and hydraulic equipment

•Replace badly damaged sections with new or second-hand panels, ensuring perfect alignment and fit

Surface Preparation and Finishing:

•Fill depressions with plastic filler

•File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces to achieve a smooth, professional finish

•Ensure all repairs meet company quality standards through attention to detail

Welding and Panel Joining:

•Cut and join replacement sections using welding equipment

•Demonstrate proficiency in various welding techniques

•Fit repaired or replacement panels on vehicles

•Refit body hardware such as door locks and trims

Additional Responsibilities:

•Assist vehicle body builders in the construction and restoration of custom-designed, vintage, and other specialty vehicles as required

•Perform spray-painting tasks to complete vehicle finishes when needed