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Qualified Vehicle Body Repairer

Location
Dublin North, Exit 5, M50
Salary
Industry leading and bonus
Hours
Full time
Closing date
30 Jun 2026

Joe Duffy Group is Ireland’s leading motor retailer across 24 locations, 20 Franchises representing 13 brands, with a team of 600 employees and an enviable franchise portfolio of world-leading brands. 

A Vehicle Body Repairer is responsible for restoring accident-damaged cars and commercial vehicles back to their original factory condition. Working with Ireland's leading motor retailer, this role requires a high level of craftsmanship to service prestigious automotive brands while strictly adhering to manufacturer standards. 

The breakdown of the job description, core responsibilities, and requirements includes:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Panel Beating & Structural Repair: Realigning vehicle bodies, hammering out dents, shaping sheet metal, and replacing structural components or full panels (doors, hoods, fenders).
  • Welding & Fabrication: Performing precision welding and fabrication of part panels on a workbench before installing them onto the vehicle.
  • Surface Preparation: Preparing body panels for the painting phase by sanding, filling scratches with body filler, masking, and applying etch, filler, or surface primers.
  • Refinishing & Paint Finishing: Matching paint codes accurately, spray painting repaired surfaces, and polishing the final finish to ensure the vehicle looks as good as new.
  • Safety & Compliance: Maintaining a clean, organised workspace and adhering to strict health, safety, and environmental guidelines.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Trade Qualification: A relevant automotive qualification, such as a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft in Vehicle Body Repairs (or international equivalent).
  • Technical Expertise: Proven hands-on experience in panel beating, structural vehicle alignment, welding, and vehicle spray painting.
  • Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail, a strong work ethic, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work efficiently both independently and within a team environment.
  • Driving Licence: A valid, clean Irish or EU driving licence is essential for moving.

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