Panel Beater

The Role 
The Panel Beater is responsible for the maintenance and repair of Defence vehicles, plants, and equipment. This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday on the Defence contract at the Amberley RAAF Base.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a specialised workshop fitted out with a variety of Defence equipment and a varied vehicle fleet that features Light, Medium & Heavy Road transport vehicles (Armoured vehicles including PMV Bushmasters, M113 Armoured, ASLAV’s, M1A1 Main Battle Tanks and more).

Responsibilities 

• Conduct and report technical inspections and work orders/job cards to a high standard whilst following safety policies and procedures

• Remove and replace damaged panels, auto-electric components and mechanical components using the correct welding procedure

• Use measuring, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment to restore vehicles to factory clearance

• Assist vehicle bodybuilders to build custom-designed, speciality or vintage vehicle

• Assist with spray painting vehicles

• Maintaining housekeeping of the workshop area

• Correct storage, handling and disposal of chemicals and associated waste

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge  

•  Must have experience in ‘2 pack baked enamel’ spray painting and grit blasting

• Must hold or be willing to obtain a Cert 3 in Automotive Refinishing Technology certificate or equivalent

• Can work in full protective coveralls grit blasting suits and positive pressure masks

• Basic knowledge of the use and removal of hazardous materials

• Ability to learn and use software systems

• Current driver’s license and able to obtain a Defence Security Clearance

 
Benefits

• Permanent position, long standing client contracts, offering great job stability   

• Work on an exciting range of Defence Vehicles 

• Genuine career development opportunities and progression across Ventia 

• Supportive management and team 

 
Benefits  

• Permanent position, long standing client contracts, offering great job stability   

• Work on an exciting range of Defence Vehicles 

• Genuine career development opportunities and progression across Ventia 

• Supportive management and team 

  
About Ventia 
Ventia are an experienced facilities and asset manager and a Top 10 Defence industry partner. Ventia has a proud history of partnering with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), spanning three decades. We operate in every Australian State and Territory with a 3,000-strong workforce consisting of passionate civilians and Defence Veterans. 

Position Reference Number: 151176