Spray Painter/Fitter

Freighter; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Freighter Group is seeking an experienced Spray Painter for their Direk facility in Australia. The role focuses on premium finishes for large-scale transport equipment, requiring pride in workmanship and specialist experience beyond basic spray work.

Day shift with top pay and overtime opportunities are offered. Ideal candidates will have trade qualifications or equivalent, strong industrial/heavy vehicle painting background, and experience with two-pack systems.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or equivalent in spray painting.
• Experience with heavy vehicles, trailers or transport equipment.
• Experience with two-pack paint systems and fibreglass repair/finishing is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• High-quality spray painting on trucks, trailers, and transport equipment
• Surface prep, priming, masking, and finishing to a premium standard
• Working with industrial two-pack systems
• Contributing to builds where quality and durability matter
• Collaborating with skilled trades across the production team

Skills

Spray painting experience

Fibreglass finishing

Industrial painting

Vehicle fits/assembly

Job description

07th September, 2026

Not your average role—premium work, top pay, and a rare chance for skilled painters with fibreglass or fit-out experience at our Direk facility.

We're Hiring: Experienced Spray Painter – Premium Role (Day Shift)
Top rates. Specialist work. Long-term opportunity.
Freighter Group is one of Australia’s leading manufacturers in the road transport industry, recognised for delivering high-quality trailer and transport solutions nationwide.
Due to continued growth, we’re seeking a highly skilled Spray Painter to join our Direk team — this is not your average spray painting role.
We’re looking for someone with specialist experience who takes pride in producing exceptional finishes and wants to be part of a business that values craftsmanship.

Pay Rate: $34 – $40 per hour + overtime available

Why This Role Stands Out
This is a rare opportunity to step into a role working on large-scale transport equipment with a business that invests in its people, equipment, and standards.
If you’ve got experience beyond basic spray work — particularly in fibre glassing or vehicle fit-out — you’ll be highly valued here.

The Role

• High-quality spray painting on trucks, trailers, and transport equipment


• Surface prep, priming, masking, and finishing to a premium standard


• Working with industrial two-pack systems


• Contributing to builds where quality and durability matter


• Collaborating with skilled trades across the production team

What We’re Really Looking For

This role suits someone who is hard to find — a tradesperson who combines technical skill with pride in workmanship.
You’ll ideally bring:

• Proven spray painting experience (trade qualified or equivalent)


• Strong background in industrial or heavy vehicle painting


• Experience with two-pack paint systems


• Fibreglass repair or finishing experience (highly regarded)


• Automotive fit-out / body assembly experience (strong advantage)


• Ability to work independently and maintain high standards under pressure

What You’ll Get

• Above-market hourly rate ($34 – $40/hr) for the right candidate


• Consistent day shift hours + overtime


• Work on specialised, large-scale builds (not repetitive light work)


• A stable, growing company with long-term career pathways


• A team that values skill, reliability, and quality work

Ready for a Better Role?
If you’re an experienced Spray Painter who knows your value — and you’re looking for a role where your skills are recognised and rewarded — we want to hear from you.