Vehicle Painter

Recruitment Innovations; Portland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BBR Accident Repair Centre is seeking an experienced Vehicle Painter to join their Portland VIC team. The role requires painting, surface prep, rust-proofing, and finishing touches with spray guns.

The successful applicant will mix paints, sand surfaces, and apply primers and finishes, ensuring high-quality colour matching and a flawless finish. A Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology and at least 3 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a related field preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Mix paint shades and select exact paint to match vehicle colour.
• Sand surfaces by hand and with power sanders.
• Apply primer and finish coats with spray guns and sand between coats.
• Treat vehicles with rust-proofing chemicals and polish finished paintwork.

Skills

Paint matching

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Sanding w/ power tools

Education

Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

Tools

Spray guns

Power sanders

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

BBR Accident Repair Centre are currently looking to recruit an experienced and qualified Vehicle Painter to join their team in Portland VIC. The successful candidate will need to undertake and possess:

• Ability to mix paint shades and select exact paint to match vehicle colour
• Sanding surfaces by hand and with power sanders
• Treating vehicles with rust -proofing chemicals
• Applying primer and finish coats with spray-guns, and sanding surfaces between coats
• Removing making papers, and waxing and polishing finished paintwork

Skills & Abilities:

• Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology or equivalent
• Ideally have a minimum of 3 years’ experience within related field
• Ability to work in a team environment

Salary range is $70,000 - $85,000pa commensurate with experience Fulltime Position available Applications open on 25th August 2026 and closes on 25th September 2026