Investing in Talent & Skills
Fortress recognises the path to a sustainable business is to build talent from within. Our team members are our most valuable assets, and we're committed to fostering their growth and well-being.
People Focussed
Our team feels valued, satisfied and rewarded. Employees are encouraged to continue their development, the size and continued success of Fortress enables them to do this.
Point of difference
We recognise the repair industry is a people business and intend never to loose site of that.
- Industry leading packages and incentives.
- Contract or employment opportunities.
- Long term job security and opportunity.
- Flexible work options.
- Maintained, safe, facilities and equipment.
- Compliant WHS and Maintenance system.
- Industry leading safety culture.
- Health monitoring of potential exposure to hazardous chemicals and noise.
- Mental health and wellbeing awareness and support.
- Employee Assistance program.
- Fitness for work and fatigue management.
- Identifying and developing future talent.
- Learning Management System/Multi-skills Training.
- Leadership Development Program.
- Fully funded training and paid training days.
- Team lunches and events.
- Awards and recognition initiatives.
- Social media collaboration, fostering a thriving and connected workplace culture.
Training and Development Programs
Combining custom built, cloud-based learning management system with on-the-job training and mentorship, our programs are designed to equip you with the skills, expertise and confidence to excel in your collision repair career.
The Fortress Leadership Development Program is designed to identify and develop future leaders in collision repair.
- Meaningful on-the-job learning rotations
- Placements in roles across various business functions to produce well-rounded, multi-skilled leaders
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Exciting projects managing continuous improvement
- Networking opportunities and mentorship
Our custom built, learning management system is designed to provide training in Production Management, Customer Service, Estimating, Parts Management, General Insurance Code of Practice for Complaint Resolution, and Insurance Provider Processes.
Whilst employees are required to complete compulsory modules relevant to their role, any module can be undertaken by an employee to provide training opportunities and develop a well-rounded, multi-skilled team.
The Fortress Apprenticeship Program is best in industry, with exclusive Training Centres and state of the art equipment. Fortress employ’s two full time Apprentice Trainers and commits to a fast tracked program as a result of significant additional training hours each month in the panel training centre and with paint supplier, Sherwin Williams.
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Congratulations to Zane Hartley for winning the prestigious Panel and Paint Bodyshop Awards - Apprentice of the Year! This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to his hard work and dedication; and the best in industry apprentice program delivered at Fortress.
On the cusp of becoming a tradesman, Evan shares his journey and goals for his future
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Kim Makata has been recognised for consistently delivering outstanding service
Enhancing skills with advanced Glue Pull Repair (GPR) techniques to improve efficiency and deliver higher-quality results.
We explore what drives Dylan's passion and the pathway that led him to a career in auto refinish at Fortress
Kristy-Lee talks upskilling, exposure to different roles and the guidance Fortress provides to hone her estimating skills
We’re thrilled to celebrate with our very own Tyron Brockhurst, who has been awarded GOLD in the 2024 WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition!
Fortress is humbled by the overwhelming success in our selection as FINALISTS for Best Workplace, Best Multisite Operator, and numerous individual categories.
We are beyond proud to announce that Bailey has been awarded GOLD in the 2024 WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition for Automotive Refinishing!
Makayla, a Fortress Foundation employee, transformed her passion for parts management into a thriving career. An inspiring story of dedication and development, Makayla shares her journey that shaped her growth.
Fortress & Sherwin-Williams support ACIA at Ignite Youth Careers Expo 2024
Valuable partnership with Sherwin Williams equips our Apprentices with latest knowledge & skills
Promoting strong service culture with measurable and achievable KPIs for individuals and teams
Targeting recruitment and retention issues with evidence! The ACIA and Griffith University discuss findings of industry review.
Auto-refinish Apprentices and Detailers gain valuable development to produce quality outcomes
Auto Body Repair Technology apprentices undertake hands on, Computerised Measurement certification in our Crestmead Apprentice Training Centre
Saed kick starts his career, completing his Auto Body Repair trade and commencing his development journey in Production Management.
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Eagle Farm goes that extra mile to repair the unrepairable due to sentimental value and a commitment to customer satisfaction
ACIA nomination for Board of Directors, Sarah Moynihan, voted in at their AGM
The ACIA has announced the nominations for its upcoming Board of Directors and AGM. Fortress candidate, Sarah Moynihan, has been nominated for a full term.
Fortress Group parts Manager Chelsea Donges won the Women in Collision - Parts Manager category and we couldn't be prouder!
Alex Mraz, Fortress Operations Manager, talks about his passion for the industry, growth within the company and who has influenced him along his journey.
Thank you to everyone who nominated for this year's Women in Collision Awards.
One of our first to complete Fortress Leadership Development Program, Nick has been recognised as a finalist for Young Achiever, what an outstanding acknowledgement!
Saed Mohummadi is being recognised for his high level of skill in his third year of his Apprenticeship!
Recognised in the National Bodyshop Awards as a finalist!!!
Sarah Moynihan, our Turbo Talk guest, is Head of People, Culture and Change at Fortress Collision Repair Services and a Director of the Board for Australian Collision Industry Alliance.
APG has selected 10 female apprentices who each receive a $1000 Würth tool voucher in its campaign to support women on the workshop floor.
Fortress generously donates to the ACIA accelerator fund to get the NFP up and going
In case you missed our multi site operator feature in the January issue of the magazine here's the chat we had with Fortress CEO Peter Taylor.
Our very own Angela Burns selected as a finalist in the Owner/Manager category for her longstanding contribution and expertise in the collision repair industry! Ange truly is a trailblazer and set's the standard of best of the best, Fortress is lucky to have her.
Finalist for Best New Shop - Crestmead and Best MSO. A new comer in the MSO scene, Fortress wins the National Award for Best MSO!
Paint & Panel Bodyshop Award finalists have been announced and Fortress is a finalist in 2 categories!
In case you missed our MSO feature in the January/February issue where we talked to all the major groups we'll be publishing their interviews individually online. This week:
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