Senior Auto Body Technician

Job description

Join Kokeb as Senior Auto Electrician

About Kokeb

Kokeb is a diversified enterprise based in Lusaka and Solwezi, Zambia, rapidly expanding its footprint across industries including construction contracting, engineering, real estate development, and many others. With a state-of-the-art Automotive Workshop that has integrated digital diagnostics, advanced tools, and eco-conscious infrastructure, we specialize in heavy and light-duty vehicles. We’ve built our success on innovation, operational excellence, and a relentless drive to serve our clients better every day. At Kokeb, our people are the spine of who we are and they work on customer-inspired innovations aimed at contributing towards building a better tomorrow.

As a precision-driven Senior Auto Body Technician, who is passionate about advanced collision repairs, competence, teamwork, efficiency, and quality of service, you will conduct assessments, select materials and components and lead auto body repair works to restore vehicles to factory standards, and provide solutions to clients while upholding Kokeb’s values of integrity, innovation, and excellence.

What You’ll Do

Collision and Structural Repair
Conduct assessments, measure, and repair structural damage.
Straighten frames and panels to manufacturer specifications.
Rivet, bond, and weld on steel, aluminium, and other materials.
Replace, panels, doors, bumpers, and chassis components.
Surface Preparation and Refinishing Support
Lead sanding, filler application, and priming.
Ensure surfaces are smooth, aligned, and ready for painting.
Collaborate with paint technicians to achieve quality finishes through application of such techniques as masking and detailing.
Panel Beating and Cosmetic Repairs
Perform high quality dent removal and address gaps and seals for such components as doors and fenders to enhance appearance.
Repair and restore minor exterior damages.
Estimating and Damage Assessment
Visually inspect vehicles for purposes of damage assessment and establishing extent of required works.
Liaise with insurers to arrive at accurate scope of works and parts requirements.
Recommend repair and or replacement decisions with clarity on cost, efficiency, and safety for clients’ consideration.
Performance Management
Mentor and train junior technicians and apprentices.
Assign daily tasks to auto body repair team members and support execution.
Complete repairs in time and ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards.
Quality Control and Compliance Management
Perform final checks on completed repair works before vehicle release.
Maintain vehicle repair logs and before-after images for purposes of continuous improvement.
Perform according to health, safety, and environmental expectations.

Who You Are

Qualifications: Craft or Advanced Certificate in Auto Body Repair or Panel Beating (Diploma is a plus).
Experience: 4 years in a busy state-of-the-art workshop (handling advanced collision repairs).
Self‑Starter: Proactive, curious, precision-driven, and ready to challenge norms.
Tech Savvy: Proficient with auto body equipment, tools, and technology; eager to learn new tools.
Excellent Communicator: Ability to interact with customers and other staff; team-oriented.
Customer‑Centric: Understands the importance of client relationships and reliable delivery.
Certification (e.g., EIZ) is an advantage.

What We Offer

Competitive Package: Benefits and compensation aligned with your contributions.
Growth Tools: Access to training, mentorship, and state-of-the-art equipment.
Supportive Culture: Entrepreneurial environment where your innovation is ignited.
Team Values: A culture that prioritizes learning, creativity, teamwork, and quality excellence.
Career Progression: Central role in shaping auto body repair operations.

Ready to Apply?

Prepare the following documents and click the button below by July 11, 2025:

CV_SeniorAutoBodyTechnician_YourNames (in PDF)
Coverletter_SeniorAutoBodyTechnician_YourNames (in PDF)
Portfolio (if available – in PDF)
Personal statement (1 paragraph about your passion – in Word)
Experience (projects or internships – in Word)
Skills (software proficiency inclusive – in Word).

Build Your Legacy with Kokeb!

Earn the respect for precision and shape the future of auto body works with cutting-edge technology at a workshop built for today’s vehicles – and tomorrow’s.