Automotive Paint Technician

Pertemps; London; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading custom vehicle specialist is seeking an experienced Paint Technician in London. The role involves utilizing HVLP spray guns and low-bake ovens to ensure high-quality paint finishes. Essential skills include automotive refinishing qualifications and a strong knowledge of painting techniques. This position offers competitive salary, shift uplifts, and excellent benefits including holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

15% shift uplift

Annual pay reviews

Performance Bonus

5% pension contribution

25 flexible days holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Life Assurance

Maternity & Paternity support

Charity fundraising

Qualifications

• Previous experience in automotive refinishing or similar environment is required.
• Familiarity with low-bake ovens and drying techniques is essential.
• Understanding of quality conformance and continuous improvement expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and paint vehicle surfaces with precision and quality.
• Maintain and operate HVLP spray guns and low-bake ovens.
• Identify and correct defects during the painting process.

Skills

Paint application techniques

Mixing and matching colours

Health and safety processes

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 or IMI qualification in automotive refinishing

Tools

HVLP spray guns

Low-bake ovens

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Paint Technician to join a prestigious custom vehicle specialist.Using HVLP spray guns, we would expect you to have previous experience with wet on wet techniques and low-bake ovens.



What will you be doing?

• Preparing surfaces for paint application and highlighting any concerns to the preparation team.
  
  
• Using “wet on wet” techniques to produce parts that meet all quality and conformity standards.
  
  
• Mixing and matching paint to precise specifications, ensuring a flawless, smooth finish with no surface issues.
  
  
• Applying paint using HVLP spray guns with expert precision.
  
  
• Operating and maintaining low-bake ovens, ensuring they are cleaned and properly always maintained.
  
  
• Identifying and correcting any defects and working with anti-static equipment to minimise inclusions on substrates.
  
  

Essential Skills & Experience:

• City & Guilds Level 3 or IMI qualification in automotive refinishing, or significant relevant experience in a similar environment.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of paint application techniques and the ability to mix and match colours with accuracy.
  
  
• Familiarity with low-bake ovens and drying techniques, as well as reading and interpreting technical instructions.
  
  
• A solid understanding of health and safety processes, quality conformance, and continuous improvement.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Salary £40,600
  
  
• 15% shift uplift.
  
  
• Shift pattern: 6am-2pm and 2pm-12am (Friday off for afternoon shifts).
  
  
• Annual pay reviews
  
  
• Performance Bonus
  
  
• Pension: 5% contribution scheme into your pension pot each month
  
  
• Holiday entitlement: 25 flexible days and 8 bank holiday days per year
  
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  
• Life Assurance
  
  
• Charity fundraising
  
  
• Maternity & Paternity support
  
  

If you're detail-oriented with a passion for high-quality work, this could be the perfect role for you. Get in touch for more details or apply directly!