Automotive Refinisher

7 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Automotive Employment Nz Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Description

Job reference

  • Relocation to Australia required - NSW, ACT, and Queensland (Townsville)
  • State-of-the-art facilities and enticing remuneration
  • Career growth potential and further training on offer

Access 34 years of our client relationships and connections and find your next job. New Zealand's leaders in motor industry recruitment since 1991. Automotive Employment NZ has been awarded Sourcr Automotive Agency of the Year for the second year in a row

About the employer
With facilities recognised among the best found globally these workshops are equipped with the latest digital paint systems and premium spray booths and work environments that focus on the health and wellbeing of their employees.

The immaculate workshops are a pleasure to work in.

We're seeking skilled automotive refinishers (spray painters)
The roles require skilled and qualified automotive refinishers that can produce a standard of finish as close to OEM standard as possible.

Key responsibilities:

  • Proven expertise in automotive refinishing, including colour matching, paint blending, and mixing skills are required despite the level of technology provided
  • Familiarity with modern water and solvent based paints
  • Strong attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to use advanced spray equipment and tools that achieve showroom-quality results
  • Maintain a clean, efficient workspace while adhering to safety and quality protocols
  • Collaborate with others to ensure a seamless workflow and exceptional customer outcomes

Essential requirements

  • Willingness to relocate to Australia
  • Relevant NZ/Australian trade qualification in spray painting/automotive refinishing, or equivalent international certification. A high standard of refinishing experience is also required
  • NZ citizenship OR eligibility for an Australian Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417/462)
  • Contact us for visa criteria. Pathways to residency may be available for qualifying candidates. Contact our team for a link to the Australian Working Holiday Visa requirements. Subject to normal criteria it may be possible to obtain either visas or residency later subject to qualifying criteria as stipulated on the Australian Immigration website. The requirement for either NZ Citizenship or being able to qualify for an Australian Working Holiday Visa is due to time delays in immigration processing for work visas
  • New Zealand citizens can travel and work in Australia without significant delays


The opportunity and benefits
Whether it is the tropics of Australia in Townsville that are renowned for their postcard-perfect beaches and its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and its generous sunshine, Sydney in the NSW region, or Northern or Western NSW, or Canberra in the ACT region, in we have multiple opportunities available to suit your lifestyle.

Remuneration for these roles is excellent; the high hourly rates may prove higher than expected. Productivity and efficiency bonuses for those able to complete work efficiently are extensive. Further enquiry will disclose the full extent of this.

How to apply
Click "Apply" to submit your resume. Applications from NZ and Australian citizens are preferred, but we are open to applications from those candidates who are eligible for Working Holiday Visas.

For a confidential discussion, contact Automotive Employment NZ Ltd via NZ Freephone: , or on our landline

Jobcorp owned companies include Jobcorp NZ Ltd, Jobcorp Immigration, and Automotive Employment NZ.

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