Panelbeater

Mackay, QLD, Full Time, Trades & Services
Vacancy Listing Dates 24/08/2026 to 21/09/2026
Please Quote Reference Number 18242

• Skilled Panelbeater required
• Full time opportunity available
• Join the team at Hylands Panel Works

Hylands Panel Works are seeking a qualified and experienced Panelbeater. The ideal candidate will be reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering quality work are essential.

Your role will include, but is not limited to:

• Carefully remove damaged body panels, components, upholstery, and accessories to gain access to damaged areas for repair.
• Strip and assess vehicles for repair, identifying all visible and supplementary damage before commencing repairs.
• Remove dents and restore damaged panels using appropriate hammering, pulling, and panel beating techniques.
• Straighten damaged vehicle bodies, chassis, and structural components using mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Replace severely damaged sections with new or second-hand body panels, ensuring correct fitment to manufacturer specifications.
• Cut, weld, and join replacement metal sections using appropriate welding equipment and repair techniques.
• Fill dents and depressions using plastic body filler, then file, grind, and sand repaired surfaces to achieve a smooth finish suitable for painting.
• Fit repaired or replacement panels and refit body hardware, including door locks, trims, mouldings, and other vehicle fittings.
• Assess repaired areas to ensure correct panel alignment, body contours, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with manufacturer and industry standards.
• Assist in the restoration, fabrication, and repair of custom-built, vintage, and specialty vehicles where required.
• Prepare repaired vehicle surfaces for painting through sanding, grinding, masking, and final surface preparation.
• Conduct final quality inspections to verify repairs meet safety, workmanship, and customer requirements before completion.
• Maintain accurate job records, including repair progress, parts used, and photographic documentation using iBodyshop or similar workshop management software.
• Inspect tools and workshop equipment, perform routine maintenance, and promptly report any faults requiring repair.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety procedures by using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and reporting hazards, incidents, and near misses.
• Work independently or with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with other workshop personnel to ensure efficient repair workflows.

Applicants need:

• Relevant trade qualification AQF Certificate IV with at least one year of relevant experience. Alternatively, at least three years of full-time relevant experience in lieu of a formal qualification. 
• Strong attention to detail to ensure precise panel alignment, smooth surface finishing, and high-quality repairs.
• Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and hydraulic repair equipment safely and effectively.
• Capable of working independently while managing workloads and meeting repair deadlines.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with workshop staff and maintain accurate repair documentation

A salary of $79,000 - $85,000 will be offered to the successful candidate.

Apply now through our online application form.