If you’re stuck doing insurance jobs and sick of pumping out quick repairs… this is your chance 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 varied, 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
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
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 on-site at our workshop
Applicants who do not meet these essential criteria unfortunately cannot be considered.
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.