Automotive Apprentice (Panel and Paint)

Panel Beater & Spray Painter Apprentices – Kotara & Cardiff

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Who are we?

Fortress Collision Repair Services is an independent, market-leading automotive collision repairer and trusted partner to insurers.

We specialise in high-severity collision repairs, including complex structural, non-drivable and mechanical repairs — giving our apprentices exposure to the type of work that builds serious technical skills.

With operations across Queensland, New South Wales and the ACT, Fortress continues to grow, and our Kotara and Cardiff teams are looking for their next superstars.

About the opportunity

We have exciting opportunities for Panel Beater and Spray Painter Apprentices to join our high-performing teams.

Whether you're looking to start your trade or you're already progressing through your apprenticeship, we want to hear from you.

2nd and 3rd Year Apprentices are highly advantageous!

This is an opportunity to learn your trade in a busy, high-volume collision repair environment, working alongside experienced industry professionals and gaining hands-on exposure to modern repair techniques, equipment and vehicles.

At Fortress, you won't just be there to make up the numbers — we want to develop you into a highly skilled tradesperson.

What we're looking for

We're looking for apprentices who:

• Are genuinely passionate about the automotive industry
• Have a strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Take pride in the quality of their work
• Are reliable, motivated and ready to be part of a team
• Want to develop their technical skills and build a long-term career
• Can thrive in a busy, high-performance environment

Why Fortress?

Your apprenticeship is the beginning of your career — choose somewhere that will invest in it.

At Fortress, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work alongside highly skilled and experienced tradespeople

• Develop skills using modern repair methods, technology and equipment

• Work in busy sites with plenty of opportunity to learn and develop

• Join a team that recognises technical capability, performance and work ethic

Are you the right fit?

If you're motivated to learn, prepared to put in the effort and want to become exceptional at your trade, we want to hear from you.