Heavy Panel Beater in Australia

Working Holiday Visa Opportunity – Heavy Vehicle Panel Beater Roles in Australia

Location: Australia
Visa Support: Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) / Employer Sponsorship
Career Level: Skilled / Experienced

Your Opportunity

If you’re an experienced Panel Beater looking for a fresh challenge, Australia is calling. Work on commercial vehicles, HGVs, buses, coaches, and specialist fleet vehicles in modern repair centres designed for heavy collision work. Australia’s automotive repair industry is booming with strong demand for skilled commercial body repair specialists.

Trade the UK’s long winters for sunshine, beaches, and an outdoors-driven lifestyle, all while earning excellent rates and working with industry-leading equipment.

About the Role

You’ll be joining high-tech commercial workshops across Australia specialising in:

• Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV)
• Commercial fleets
• Buses & coaches
• Tippers, trailers, and rigid bodies
• Specialist commercial bodies & chassis repairs

Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Structural and cosmetic repairs on HGV/commercial vehicle bodies
• Panel replacement, fabrication, pulling, filling, grinding, shaping
• Chassis straightening and cab structural repairs
• Aluminium, steel, fibreglass, and composite panel repairs
• Jig work, heavy damage repairs, and cab rebuilds
• Working from repair methods and job cards
• Ensuring all work meets high safety and quality standards

Workshops are equipped with modern heavy-duty repair equipment including pulling towers, chassis benches, MIG/TIG welders, fibreglass repair tools, and commercial body straightening systems.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive hourly rates: £26–£28/hr (equivalent in AUD), depending experience
• Overtime paid at 1.5× base rate
• Visa support through the Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417) or sponsorship if needed
• Employee perks: uniforms, tool allowances, staff discounts
• Work-life balance: mostly weekdays, no regular weekend work unless agreed
• Relocation assistance including:
  •  A one-way flight to Australia
  • 4 weeks’ accommodation when you arrive
  • Full visa / immigration guidance
  • Ongoing support to settle in

Lifestyle & Benefits

• Over 300 days of sunshine per year
• Gorgeous beaches, scenic outdoors, and nature at your doorstep
• Friendly and safe communities
• Excellent public services including healthcare
• Opportunity to build your portfolio/resume with international experience

Eligibility & Requirements

• 18–35 years old from eligible country (UK / countries listed under subclass 417)
• Qualified or experienced in one of the automotive trades specified
• Strong attention to detail, good communication, reliable, safety-focused
• Must meet visa requirements or be eligible for sponsorship

Next Steps

Ready to make the move and take this opportunity?

1. Prepare your CV with your qualifications and relevant experience

2. Ensure you meet visa eligibility or discuss visa support

3. Apply now using the form above

NOTE: Applications will only be considered from candidates with proven Heavy/Commercial Panel Beating experience.
Please do not apply if you do not meet this requirement.