Spray Painter/Fitter

Freighter Group; City of Salisbury; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market rate

Day shift

Overtime

Large-scale builds

Career pathways

Job summary

Freighter Group in Direk, SA is seeking an experienced Spray Painter to join our specialist team. You will perform high-quality spray painting on trucks, trailers and transport equipment, using two-pack systems and meticulous surface prep.

This premium role offers a day shift with overtime, long-term career pathways, and the chance to work on large-scale builds with a company that values craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Industrial / heavy vehicle painting

Two-pack paint systems

Fibreglass repair/finishing

Automotive fit-out / body assembly

Independent work under pressure

Education

Trade qualification or equivalent

Job description

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