Fleet Spray Painter - Colour Matching & Mentoring

Kinetic; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term employment

Competitive pay & overtime

Uniforms & PPE

Career progression

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kinetic Fleet Services in Campbellfield, Victoria, is seeking a Spray Painter to maintain and restore our fleet to high industry standards. You will refinish vehicles, match colours, perform minor repairs, and present vehicles for service in a modern workshop.

You will work with experienced colleagues, contribute to quality workmanship, mentor apprentices, and advance your own skills within a growing nationwide company. Company offers stable roles, overtime, and uniforms/PPE.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience as an Automotive Spray Painter.
• Strong colour matching and vehicle refinishing skills.
• MR licence or higher preferred.
• Forklift licence preferred.
• Commitment to safety, quality and teamwork.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Preparing vehicles for refinishing and paint application.
• Applying 2K and COB paint systems.
• Colour matching and paint restoration.
• Conducting minor smash repairs and panel replacements.
• Cutting, polishing, detailing, and vehicle presentation.
• Assisting with vehicle damage assessments and repair estimates.
• Maintaining paint stock levels and workshop standards.
• Completing records and reports related to repair work.
• Supporting apprentices and trade assistants.
• Ensuring all repairs meet company and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Colour matching

Vehicle refinishing

Safety

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

Job description

Join Kinetic as a Spray Painter based in Campbellfield, Victoria, and play a key role in maintaining and restoring our fleet to the highest industry standards. Working within a modern workshop environment, you will be responsible for vehicle refinishing, colour matching, paint restoration, and minor repair work to ensure our vehicles are presented safely and professionally for service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Spray Painter looking for stable employment, a supportive team environment, and the chance to work on a large and diverse fleet of vehicles. You will work alongside experienced workshop professionals, contribute to maintaining high-quality workmanship, and have the opportunity to mentor apprentices and trade assistants while further developing your own skills.

The opportunity:

Join Kinetic as a Spray Painter based in Campbellfield, Victoria, and play a key role in maintaining and restoring our fleet to the highest industry standards. Working within a modern workshop environment, you will be responsible for vehicle refinishing, colour matching, paint restoration, and minor repair work to ensure our vehicles are presented safely and professionally for service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Spray Painter looking for stable employment, a supportive team environment, and the chance to work on a large and diverse fleet of vehicles. You will work alongside experienced workshop professionals, contribute to maintaining high-quality workmanship, and have the opportunity to mentor apprentices and trade assistants while further developing your own skills.

You’ll be involved in:

• Preparing vehicles for refinishing and paint application
• Applying 2K and COB paint systems
• Colour matching and paint restoration
• Conducting minor smash repairs and panel replacements
• Cutting, polishing, detailing, and vehicle presentation
• Assisting with vehicle damage assessments and repair estimates
• Maintaining paint stock levels and workshop standards
• Completing records and reports related to repair work
• Supporting apprentices and trade assistants
• Ensuring all repairs meet company and regulatory requirements

What we offer:

• Secure and long-term employment
• Competitive pay and overtime opportunities
• Full supply of uniforms and PPE
• Career progression within a growing national company
• Employee benefits and discounts through Kinetic

The boxes you’ll tick:

• Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology or other relevant qualification.
• Previous experience as an Automotive Spray Painter.
• Strong colour matching and vehicle refinishing skills
• Medium Rigid (MR) licence or higher is preferred but not mandatory.
• Forklift licence is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
• Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude

About us:

Kinetic Fleet Services (KFS)specialises in fleet maintenance servicing the bus industry across Australia. KFS is a part ofKinetic, which is Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most diverse bus operator.

We are industry leaders in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, training and developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve.

For more information, please visit the Kinetic website www.wearekinetic.com

How you apply:

Kineticis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified persons of all sexualities, genders and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, to apply.

If you are ready for a challenging and rewarding career with Kinetic then click the 'Apply' button now!

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