Apprentice Body Repair Technician (Panel Beater), Alexandria

What To Expect
As an Apprentice Body Repair Technician (Panel Beater) you will be part of a team that is delivering an impeccable service experience to Tesla Body Repair customers. This is a hands-on technical role where you’ll have an opportunity to learn from our team of experienced Tesla Body Repair Technicians and work with vehicles that are revolutionising the automotive industry.

Throughout your apprenticeship you will go through an intensive EV and body repair training program designed to provide you with the skills and nationally recognised qualification necessary for a successful career with Tesla’s Body Shops.

This apprenticeship will equip you with the skills and experience required to repair, replace and refit non-structural vehicle panels that have been damaged as a result of a collision. For those who seek further career advancement opportunities, there is an option to include structural repair qualifications and experience within their apprenticeship.

The training programme you will complete includes a mix of practical training and assessment, undertaken in our state of the art Body Shops, and eLearning allowing you to complete theory elements of the programme at your own pace. You will have access to videos, interactive simulations and theory assessments, which can be easily accessed at any time and from any device – mobile phone, tablet or PC.

If you have a passion for Tesla and a desire to work on cutting edge electric vehicle technology, we’d love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Work as a team to deliver results and achieve daily goals

Complete Tesla Specific training

Develop knowledge of all Tesla products, Body Repair Systems, Process and Procedures

Ensure workshop is well maintained

Maintain records of time, expenses and materials

Perform basic body repair work under supervision

Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and Body Repair Centre

What You'll Bring

Educational experience: Year 12 completion

Eligibility to attend training through MITO

Valid driver's license

Fluent English

Technical acumen – interest in electronics and technology

Excellent Communication skills, Attention to Detail, and Time Management skills

Ability to learn on the job, work quickly, efficiently and follow instructions

Ability to handle shifting priorities and meet deadlines

Energetic and enthusiastic with a team-player attitude

Love to change the status quo and work in high-pressure situations.

Be proactive and take initiative, planning ahead to best support your team

Be self-aware, flexible and open-minded

Possess a combination of analytical thinking, hands-on problem solving, and customer-service mindset

The ability to work with your hands

An ability to use manual tools

Understand the basic need for safety in the workplace

Must be able to take constructive feedback in a positive manner.

Open to developing the invaluable skill of thinking creatively outside the box.

Have the drive to push yourself daily.

Must have high attention to detail.

Be medically fit to work in a Body Repair Centre

Must have a passion for our mission, our people, and our customers.

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