Keolis Downer Northern Beaches

As one of the most significant Bus Operators in the nation, KEOLIS provides services to more than 250 million people each year. With our fleet expanding to include brand New Zero Emission Buses, there's never been a more exciting time to join KEOLIS Northern Beaches.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity to lead and become a part of our dynamic, collaborative, and enthusiastic team, please see further details below and consider applying today!

About the role:

KEOLIS Northern Beaches wants your skills to help maintain and sustain our fleet of buses to ensure that they run smoothly and safely on our roads.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Panel Beater/Body Repairer to join our Maintenance team in the Northern Beaches! In this role with KEOLIS, you will carry out a wide range of repairs and maintenance services across the KNB bus fleet, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

Benefits:

• Sign on and stay on bonus worth up to $5000!

• All tools and protective equipment/uniform provided

• 152-hour, 19-day 4-week cycle. Opportunity to request flexible shift arrangements

• Monday to Friday Roster with opportunity for weekend overtime

• Fortnightly rotating day/afternoon roster with shift allowances, opportunities for weekday overtime and RDO every roster period

• Health and wellbeing programs (Fitness passport, Novated Lease Options, etc)

• Inclusive workplace and organisation culture

• Employee amenities and protective clothing laundering facilities

• Career development opportunities involving the latest heavy vehicles and emerging electrical vehicle technologies

• Great career opportunities within our wider KEOLIS Team in Newcastle, Queensland, South Australia and Perth

About the role:

• Undertake repair work including smash repairs, panel replacements, rust repairs, paint restoration, detailing and cleaning

• Rotating Monday to Friday roster every 2 weeks, day/afternoon (no night) shift with working hours between 06:00 – 22:00

• Ensure our fleet presentation standards not only achieve but surpass our requirements

• Assessing damaged vehicles and making recommendations as to the best possible solutions for a timely and quality repair

• Supporting the wider maintenance team as required

Role Requirements:

• Automotive Body Repair Technology, Body Maker or Panel Beater Trades Certificate

• Experience in body repair and maintenance of heavy or large vehicles desired but not essential, product training and support provided

• MR or HR drivers license (Don’t have one? We will upgrade your license)

• Willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check, criminal history check and working with children check

How to Apply?

Applications can be submitted by clicking 'Apply Now', by giving us a call on 0429 339 *** or sending an email to ***************@keolisdowner.com.au.

For further information or any questions about your potential future with KEOLIS Northern Beaches, please reach out to KNB Recruitment Team.

As a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) organization, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturally diverse backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer, offering equal employment opportunities for all, and assess applicants based on individual merits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to making the recruitment process accessible for everyone. If you require any adjustments during the application process or on the job, please contact us and let us know your preferred method of communication. We will get in touch as soon as possible to discuss your specific requirements. 

Join us in providing safe and reliable transport for our community!

Please note:

This role is being sourced directly by KEOLIS. We will not be accepting applications via recruitment agencies at this point in time.