Spray Painter / Panel Beater - Tully

About This Opportunity

Blenners Transport is seeking a qualified Panel Beater / Spray Painter to join the workshop team at our Tully Depot. This hands-on role is responsible for repairing, restoring, preparing, and refinishing heavy vehicle bodies, trailers, and transport equipment to the highest safety and quality standards.

Working within a professional workshop environment, you will assess damage, carry out panel repairs, perform spray-painting activities, and ensure all work complies with Workplace Health & Safety requirements, Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations, and company procedures. This position offers the opportunity to work with a modern refrigerated transport fleet and contribute to maintaining the presentation and operational integrity of our equipment.

Position Requirements

• Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology, Automotive Refinishing Technology, or an equivalent trade qualification.
• Proven experience in panel beating, spray painting, or heavy vehicle body repair and refinishing.
• Current Driver’s Licence; Forklift Licence (LF/TLILIC0003) highly regarded.
• Experience in a transport, heavy vehicle, or workshop environment is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to safety, and ability to work independently and within a team.
• Good communication skills and flexibility to work additional hours, weekends, or public holidays when required.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a nationally respected refrigerated transport company
• Supportive team culture
• Be part of a business that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Employee benefits/discounts:

• 6% off Medibank Private Health Insurance
• 15% off Bridgestone Tyres
• 7c/litre off Marano’s Fuel in North QLD
• 10c/litre off Deisel fuel Australia Wide

Key Responsibilities

• Repair, replace, align, and restore damaged truck panels, body structures, and transport equipment.
• Perform welding, fabrication, surface preparation, and automotive body repair work to a high standard.
• Prepare, mix, and apply primers and paint finishes using spray-painting equipment and industry best practices.
• Inspect completed repairs and refinishing work to ensure quality, safety, and presentation standards are met.
• Maintain workshop equipment, a clean work environment, and comply with all WHS, CoR, HACCP, and company requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the workshop team while contributing to safety initiatives, training, and continuous improvement activities.

About the Company

Blenners Transport is a proudly Australian Owned and family operated transport business with over 35 years’ experience specialising in refrigerated transport Australia Wide.

With depots across Brisbane, Tully and Far North Queensland, Blenners are the nationally trusted and respected refrigerated transport solution, working with leading retailers and well-known and reputable brands Australia-wide, with a strong emphasis on their customers and their team.