If you’re stuck doing insurance jobs and sick of pumping out quick repairs… this is your opportunity to step into proper restoration work.

This role involves working across full and partial restorations, from strip-down through to show-quality finish.

About Us

Ol' School Garage is a specialist workshop focused on classic restorations, hot rods, and custom builds - built to a standard you can be proud of.

We're a small, experienced team that values craftsmanship, problem-solving, and doing the job right the first time. Our work is wide-ranging, challenging, and involves full vehicle builds rather than repetitive production work.

Key Responsibilities
Rust repairs and panel fabrication
Metal shaping and hammer & dolly work
Panel fitment, alignment and gapping
Repairing and replacing panels and structural components
Working across full vehicle restorations
Maintaining high standards of workmanship and workshop safety

Skills & Experience
Solid experience in restoration panel beating
Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
Ability to repair panels properly - not rely on filler
Positive problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Highly regarded:
Welding (MIG, TIG, Oxy)
Fabrication skills (English wheel, shrinker/stretcher, bead roller)




Experience with classic or custom builds
Coachbuilding experience

You don’t need to tick every box - the right attitude and foundation matter more.

What Makes This Role Different
No insurance work
Full builds — not just one stage of the job
Classic restorations, hot rods and custom vehicles
Half-day Fridays, no weekend work
Small, experienced team that values quality over speed

Essential:
Full Australian working rights or permanent residency
Currently living in Australia and able to work in office at our workshop

Applicants who do not meet these essential criteria unfortunately cannot be considered.

Apply Now

If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a workshop doing proper restorations and custom builds, apply now via SEEK with your resume and cover letter.

Photos of past work (if available) are highly regarded and will strengthen your application.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly.

If you need further information, give Ken Streeter a call today on 04•• ••• 727 for a confidential discussion!

Please make sure that you meet the specified criteria above, especially regarding having full Australian working rights - as SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AN OPTION WITH THIS ROLE.

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