Automotive Paint Colour Specialist — Bespoke Finishes

Ashby Finance; Preston Capes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Breakfast rolls on Thursdays

Free parking

On-site coffee machines

Motorsport event tickets

Job summary

Ashby Finance is seeking a Paint Development Technician to join a bespoke automotive restoration team near Daventry. You will develop, match and refine automotive colours across finishes, including carbon fibre tints, working with leading paint systems to ensure high-quality results.

The role requires at least 5 years of hands-on colour development, strong colour theory, and experience with water-based and solvent systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on colour development experience in automotive paints.
• Strong knowledge of colour theory, tinting, and formulation.
• Experience with water-based and solvent systems and finishing at various gloss levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, match, and adjust bespoke automotive colours across finishes and materials.
• Work with visual carbon fibre tints, colour samples, and finishes across gloss levels.
• Troubleshoot colour and finish issues, making adjustments prior to approval and production.
• Use colour-matching software and calibrated equipment for accurate, repeatable finishes.
• Coordinate with paint suppliers and planning to source materials for development and production.
• Maintain Excel trackers for paint orders, development status, and delivery dates.
• Own and manage the paint development budget and expenditure.

Skills

Colour development

Colour theory

Excel

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

AkzoNobel colour systems

Sikkens colour systems

PPG colour systems

Lechler colour systems

Car Systems

Job description

Ashby Finance is seeking a Paint Development Technician to join a bespoke automotive restoration team near Daventry. You will develop, match and refine automotive colours across finishes, including carbon fibre tints, working with leading paint systems to ensure high-quality results.

The role requires at least 5 years of hands-on colour development, strong colour theory, and experience with water-based and solvent systems.