Paint Preparation - Marine Industry

About the company

Telwater is Australia’s largest manufacturer of trailered boats producing iconic brands such as Quintrex, Stacer, and Yellow Fin Plate boats.

About the Role

We are seeking hard working, skilled Paint Preppers to work across our Large Boats and Plate Boats Paint Preparation department. Duties will include prepping and sanding boats and preparing aluminium surfaces for painting. This role is responsible for ensuring that our boats are prepped to the highest standard possible before they are painted and would suit someone with a panel beating or surface prep background.  

These are full time, permanent roles working Monday to Friday - 6am to 2:30pm, based in Coomera. 

Skills and experience

• Previous experience in automotive/marine prep work or panel beating preferred. 
• Sanding, grinding, filling, buffing & prepping skills
• Surface preparation to a high standard
• Use various hand and power tools to complete tasks
• Work within the established workplace health & safety policies
• Complete tasks in a timely manner
• Full Australian working rights
• Have your own reliable transport and driver’s license
• Attention to detail and taking pride in work

Do you want to be valued and rewarded for your hard work?

• Health and Safety bonus = $150 p/month (before tax) T&Cs apply.
• Attendance bonus = $400 p/month (before tax) T&Cs apply.
• Employee of the Month awards and recognition. Employee of the year WINS A BOAT!
• Annual leave loading, guaranteed holiday over Christmas
• Access to free on-site physio, we want to support your health & wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 
• Access to Flare Benefits program, providing a range of employee benefits including discounts on gym memberships, food, retail and holidays.
• Product loan program so you can borrow from our range of boats, enjoy your weekends out on the water.
• Employee parts purchase program of our products at discounted rates
• We love to celebrate! All expenses paid Christmas Parties, family fun days, regular catered lunches and special events.
• Purpose-built factories based in the Marine Precinct - Coomera, Gold Coast. Work close to home and enjoy a REAL work life balance. We finish at 2:30pm each day - get the kids from school, go fishing, enjoy a surf, or get in that gym session!
• Learn from our team of industry experts with training and development opportunities.
• Growth opportunities: We believe in investing in you and your development. Stay with us and grow with us!

Ready to jump onboard with us?

Please click APPLY and submit your resume. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.
Candidates must be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.
Telwater is an Equal Opportunity/ Action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, or disability.