Panel Beater, FMN Holdings Limited – Golden Transport Company at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Purpose

• To repair damaged vehicle body panels and restore trucks and fleet vehicles to their original condition by reshaping, replacing, aligning, and refinishing metal components to ensure safety, functionality, and appearance.

The Job​

• Assess vehicle body damage and determine the appropriate repair methods and materials required.
• Remove damaged panels, parts, and components using hand and power tools.
• Repair dents, bends, and structural damage through hammering, heating, cutting, and reshaping techniques.
• Align and refit body panels to manufacturer specifications and safety standards.
• Replace severely damaged panels and structural components where repairs are not feasible.
• Use welding equipment to repair, fabricate, and install body panels and related parts.
• Apply body fillers, sand surfaces, and prepare vehicles for painting and refinishing.
• Inspect completed repairs to ensure quality, durability, and compliance with workshop standards.
• Work closely with spray painters, mechanics, and other workshop personnel to complete vehicle restoration projects.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean work area while adhering to workplace health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) O’ Level credits including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.

Experience:​​

• Minimum of two years' experience in panel beating, vehicle body repair, or truck maintenance.

The Person Must:​

• Possess strong panel beating, metal fabrication, and vehicle body repair skills.
• Be able to use welding equipment, body repair tools, and measuring equipment safely and effectively.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Be physically fit and able to work safely in a busy workshop environment with heavy tools and equipment.