Exciting opportunities to kick-start your career at Duncan Smash Repairs

Duncan Smash Repairs has two exciting career opportunities for an apprentice metal technician and a production manager.

“We want to support and encourage employees through the transition of cars and repairs into the future – from conventional to electric,” said business owner Marshall Duncan.

For more than 50 years, the Narrabri business has been providing quality smash repairs and vehicle servicing to drivers across the region and beyond.

But Marshall and his dedicated team are also well-known for fostering and supporting the careers of many apprentices, tradespeople, and employees over that time too.

New employees will have access to on-the-job training and a wealth of knowledge, sharing a workshop with mechanics and technicians who have been in the industry for decades and an administration team with the same level of experience and an abundance of local knowledge.

Marshall knows the benefits of a great mentor, and he was grateful to be trained by Boyce Alexander as an apprentice panel beater.

“We now have our 56th apprentice, Aiden is brilliant, and you can normally tell straight away if an apprentice is going to be good because they’ll have a good attitude,” said Marshall.

“The attitude beats altitude every day of the week.”

Marshall is extremely enthusiastic about the future of the car industry, he’s previously travelled to car shows in America, Asia and Europe, and ensures his business is always up to date with the latest technologies, tools, and developments.

“We have a unique business: it’s clean, extremely well-equipped, air-conditioned and we have a training room.

“There’s nothing else like it in the North West,” he said.

Marshall knows that as vehicles become more complex, so too will repairs but he is embracing the next era of electric cars.

But of course, will still offer outstanding services for conventional vehicles.

Currently, about 60 million vehicles in the United States are equipped with some sort of advanced driver-assistance systems (of ADAS) technology, such as parking assistance, adaptive cruise control or collision-avoidance systems.

It’s predicted that by 2022, the majority of all new vehicles on the market will have at least an automatic emergency braking system.

“I think every car will have some form of ADAS.”

Marshall believes an understanding of ADAS is critical, and he’s willing to offer training to new employees in this modern space.

“Those who stop learning now live in a world that no longer exists, we need to keep learning.”

Duncan Smash Repairs also prides itself on offering friendly customer service and a fantastic work environment for its employees.

“You’ve got to love coming to work, you’ve got to love what you do,” said Marshall.

“I’m a great believer in team effort and being a team player.”

Debbie Johnston has worked for Duncan Smash Repairs for about 30 years and she would highly recommend people consider the apprentice and production manager positions.

“You never know how far you can go until you get into the field,” she said.

Debbie said her colleagues put time and effort into helping apprentices, and it was also good news that they no longer have to travel to TAFE in Tamworth when completing a motor trade.

“These roles will suit anyone who is progressive, interested in the car industry, and enthusiastic,” added Mr Marshall.