Bodyshop Assistant: Panel Beater

East London
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: General Automotive
Reference: 165240

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Motus Corporation

Job Description: Motus Autoworx, a dynamic leader in the vehicle repair industry is looking, is inviting applications from honest, trustworthy and highly responsible candidates with relevant panel beating experience to apply for the position of Bodyshop Assistant: Panel beater at our East London branch.

Position Overview: The purpose of the position is to take full accountability to repair accident damaged vehicles to the highest possible standards thereby assisting the branch with the achievement of its financial and service targets.

Minimum Experience:

2 years and more relevant experience in repairing accident damaged vehicles

Minimum Qualification:

Grade 12

Minimum Requirements:

Technical Qualification - • B A Journeyman • Journeyman
Valid, unendorsed Code 8 driver’s license (at least 2 years old)
Computer literate (basic level will suffice)
An excellent command of the English language is essential, both verbal and written

Job Output:

Checking accident damaged vehicles entering the workshop against the quotation.
Assisting in the stripping of vehicles and checking the extent of the damage.
Assist senior panel beaters in repairing damaged vehicle panels
Use hand tools and equipment to shape and form metal panels
Sand and prepare surfaces for primer
Remove dents and straighten vehicle panels
Perform welding and soldering tasks as needed
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Booking hand equipment’s into the storeroom at the end of the day

Skills and Personal Attributes:

Good interpersonal skills to support
Self-motivated.
Honest, trustworthy and highly responsible.
Neat and presentable
Must be able to handle pressure and exhibit good time management skills, demonstrating a sense of urgency and commitment.
A team player.

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About Motus Corporation

Motus is a multi-national provider of automotive mobility solutions and vehicle products and services, delivering 77 years of steady growth and reliable value creation. Our leading market presence in South Africa is enhanced by selected international offerings in the United Kingdom, Australia, Asia and Southern and East Africa.

Motus employs over 20 000 people globally and is a diversified (non-manufacturing) business in the automotive sector. Motus is South Africa’s leading automotive group, with unrivalled scale and scope across the automotive value chain.

Motus offers a differentiated value proposition to OEMs, customers and business partners with a business model that integrates our four business segments: Import and Distribution, Retail and Rental, Mobility Solutions and Aftermarket Parts, providing multiple customer touchpoints that support resilience and meet customers’ mobility needs across the vehicle ownership cycle.

Motus has long-standing importer, distribution and retail partnerships with leading OEMs, representing some of the world’s most recognisable brands. We provide automotive manufacturers with a highly effective route-to-market and a vital link between the brand and the customer throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle. In addition, we provide accessories and aftermarket automotive parts for out-of-warranty vehicles and the Mobility Solutions segment sells value-added products and services to customers, including non-insurance and insurance products, consumer mobility solutions, and fleet services.