Finch Restorations – Automotive Body Finisher
(Surfacing & Fitment Specialist)
Finch Restorations has been preserving and restoring significant vehicles for six decades. Our work spans classic cars, heritage trucks, and historically important vehicles, with a strong focus on craftsmanship, correctness, and quality workmanship. We are now expanding our Body & Paint capability and are seeking a specialist who can deliver restoration-level surfacing and fitment standards.
Why Join Finch?
- Restoration-level work: Precision surfacing and fitment for high-value classic vehicles – not volume crash repair.
- Craft-driven environment: A team that respects traditional technique, judgement, and doing the job properly.
- Modern flagship facility: Work from our expanding Hindmarsh site, purpose-developed for premium restoration outcomes.
- Balanced work patterns: 9-day fortnights and flexible start times (role-dependent).
- Long-term stability: Diverse project pipeline and a reputation built over decades.
About the Role
This is a hands-on, workshop-based role focused on surfacing and fitment excellence. Typical duties include:
- Precision alignment and contouring of panels to restoration standards.
- High-level panel fitment, including consistent gaps, edge alignment, and door/bonnet/boot lid fit.
- Final contouring and surface development suitable for premium refinishing outcomes.
- Metal finishing using traditional techniques (hammers, dollies, spoons) to achieve accurate surfaces.
- Minimising filler through careful shaping and controlled surfacing methods.
- Filler-free surfacing where appropriate, and refinement of repairs for a correct final profile.
- Working closely with body, paint, and project teams to ensure consistent finish quality across the vehicle.
- Maintaining clear documentation and workshop housekeeping consistent with premium work standards.
Note: This role is not focused on coachbuilding or fabrication. Structural repairs and panel replacement are not core requirements for this position.
About You
- Trade-qualified as an Automotive Panel Beater / Body Repair Technician (or equivalent proven experience).
- Demonstrated experience producing high-precision surfacing and fitment outcomes.
- Strong capability in traditional straightening and metal finishing techniques.
- Quality-driven mindset with an excellent eye for contour, symmetry, and consistency.
- Comfortable working independently, while collaborating closely with a broader restoration team.
- Australian work rights (citizen, permanent resident, NZ citizen, or valid visa).
Personal Attributes
- Meticulous and proud of workmanship – you notice what others miss.
- Calm, methodical, and consistent under deadlines.
- Clear communicator who respects process, documentation, and safe workshop practice.
To Apply
Please email your resume to
You may also include a short note outlining the type of work you specialise in (panel alignment, gap-setting, metal finishing, minimal-filler surfacing, lead work if applicable), and links to photos of your work if available. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted confidentially.
