Spray Painter/Fitter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Day shift

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Freighter Group in Direk, South Australia, is seeking an experienced Spray Painter to deliver premium finishes on trucks, trailers and transport equipment. The role emphasises quality, precision and the use of two‑pack systems.

You’ll work a day shift with consistent hours, overtime available, and join a team that values craftsmanship and long‑term career pathways.

Qualifications

• Proven spray painting experience; trade qualified or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial or heavy-vehicle painting.
• Experience with two-pack paint systems.
• Fibreglass repair or finishing experience is highly regarded.
• Automotive fit-out or body assembly experience is a 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.

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

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.