Hestony Vacancies

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PANELBEATER/SPRAY PAINTER – Bloemfontein

JOB PURPOSE:
The Panel Beater is responsible for repairing and restoring damaged trucks, trailers, and other heavy vehicles. This involves assessing damage, planning repair work, reshaping and refitting panels, and ensuring the vehicle’s body is returned to a safe and functional condition. The role requires precision, technical skill, and an eye for detail, ensuring that repairs comply with industry standards, company protocols, and safety regulations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Vehicle Assessment: Inspect damage on all vehicles like trucks and trailers to evaluate the extent of strucural and cosmetic damage.
Prepare accurate cost estimates for repairs and report to the Workshop Manager.
Panel Repairs & Restoration: Remove damaged panels, bumpers, fenders, doors, and body components.
Reshape, smooth, and realign damaged metal and fiberglass panels using tools such as hammers, dollies, and hydraulic jacks.
Fit replacement panels or fabricate new parts as necessary.
Welding & Cutting: Perform welding, cutting, and grinding tasks to join, repair, and replace vehicle body parts.
Ensure the integrity and safety of the vehicle’s frame and structure.
Surface Preparation & Finishing: Sand down and prime repaired surfaces for painting.
Collaborate with painters to ensure proper preparation and finishing of repaired vehicles.
Vehicle Reassembly: Refit and align repaired panels and components with precision.
Ensure doors, windows, and moving parts are fully functional after repairs.
Maintenance of Tools & Equipment: Ensure all tools and equipment are properly maintained and calibrated.
Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe, adhering to workshop protocols.
Safety & Compliance: Follow health and safety protocols to minimize risks while working with hazardous materials, tools, and equipment.
Ensure all work is compliant with trucking depot safety standards and OHS regulations.
Quality Assurance: Conduct final inspections of repaired vehicles to ensure they meet quality and safety standards before being released back into operation.
Document repair processes and maintain accurate repair records.
Collaboration: Work closely with mechanics, electricians, and other repair team members to ensure all aspects of vehicle repair and maintenance are coordinated.
Provide feedback and technical insights to improve workshop efficiency.

SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS:
Strong problem-solving skills.
Bilingual (English and Afrikaans)
Ability to lift and manipulate heavy parts.
Comfortable working in confined spaces and using large tools.
Strong hand-eye coordination and physical stamina.
Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
Good communication and teamwork abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
National Matric Certificate (Grade 12).
Trade certificate or qualification in panel beating or a related field.
3+ years of experience in panel beating, preferably in a trucking or heavy vehicle environment.

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STOREMAN – Johannesburg

JOB PURPOSE:
The main purpose of the role is to assist with all aspects of running a successful stores department.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receive stock in line with company policies and procedures.
Order stock in line with company policies and procedures.
Source stock according to best possible price and quality.
Provide feedback on workshop related queries in a fast and efficient manner.
Conduct weekly, monthly and annual stock counts and resolve queries and discrepancies.
Pick and issue stock in line with company policy and procedures.
Create stock requisitions and orders.
Capture data on a real-time basis on the relevant company IT system.
Optimise parts’ stock holding according to company standards.
Order stock from head office and/or suppliers.
Balance stock on a monthly basis.
Maintain the stores environment according to company standards.
Manage occupational risk including behaviour and compliance.
Assist with ad-hoc tasks where required.

SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS:
Fluent in written and spoken English
Advanced administrative and organisational skills
Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
The ability to work in a highly pressurised environment

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
3+ years of experience in a similar role within a heavy transport workshop environment
Matric/Grade 12

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