Panel Beater

About the Role

Join Mercedes-Benz Melbourne as a skilled Panel Beater, where your expertise will ensure top-tier accident repairs following Mercedes-Benz Autobody standards, OEM guidelines, and insurance policies. You will be entrusted with restoring vehicles both structurally and cosmetically to their original pre-accident condition using approved repair methods and high-quality craftsmanship.

Collaborating within a professional Autobody team, you will coordinate closely with Estimators, fellow Panel Beaters, Painters, Detailers, and the Workshop Controller to maintain a smooth, efficient workflow, ensuring repairs meet the exceptional standards expected of Mercedes-Benz.

The role emphasizes the importance of achieving precise repairs on the first attempt, balancing productivity, repair timelines, safety compliance, and excellence in output quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural and cosmetic panel repairs aligning with Mercedes-Benz Autobody criteria and OEM standards.
• Evaluate vehicle damage and apply suitable repair procedures and techniques.
• Detach, mend, replace, adjust, and fit vehicle body parts as necessary.
• Ensure repairs are completed accurately and efficiently, minimizing the need for rework.
• Work towards meeting productivity goals and repair cycle deadlines.
• Complete job documentation, including job cards, repair notes, parts requisition, and time records meticulously.
• Adhere strictly to OEM repair instructions, insurance protocols, and health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with Estimators, Panel Beaters, Painters, Detailers, and Workshop Controllers.
• Maintain a tidy, organized, and secure workshop environment.
• Properly use and look after workshop tools and equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement and quality assurance efforts.
• Foster a positive, professional, and cooperative working atmosphere within the workshop.

Candidate Requirements

• Certified Panel Beater with relevant trade qualifications.
• Experience in autobody, smash repairs, or general automotive repair environments.
• Strong proficiency in vehicle body repair techniques and procedures.
• Competence in performing high-quality repairs that conform to OEM specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail with a dedication to "right-first-time" workmanship.
• Capability to work efficiently while achieving productivity and repair time objectives.
• Solid understanding of workplace health and safety standards.
• Ability to accurately complete repair paperwork and job cards.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well within teams.
• Possession of a valid Australian driver's license.

Ideal Attributes

• Strong commitment to delivering excellent workmanship and take pride in quality.
• Reliable, professional, and accountable for one’s work.
• Capable of independent work while positively contributing to team dynamics.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced workshop setting.
• Safety-minded with dedication to uphold high workshop safety standards.
• Proactive and positive approach toward continual process improvements.
• Passion for representing the prestigious Mercedes-Benz brand with excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Work with a renowned luxury automotive brand.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity for career growth and development within LSH Auto.
• Access to ongoing training and professional enrichment.
• Employee Assistance Program available.

About LSH Auto Australia

Operating across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, LSH Auto Australia belongs to the global LSH Auto Group, the world’s largest Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicle dealer network. We encompass over 270 premium retail locations in more than 110 cities and employ upwards of 24,000 people worldwide.

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by AFR BOSS, LSH Auto Australia is dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that makes us a preferred and respected employer in the automotive retail industry.