Bus Spray Painter

Stagecoach; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Stagecoach Exeter Depot is seeking a skilled Bus Spray Painter to join the Engineering team. You'll prepare panels, apply finishes, and complete refits for passenger service vehicles, ensuring high-quality appearance and fleet readiness.

Working in a busy workshop, you'll use spray-painting equipment, maintain safety with COSHH, and collaborate with engineers to minimise downtime. A strong eye for colour matching and branding skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Vehicle Spray Painter or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of paint preparation and application techniques.
• Adequate COSHH awareness and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle panels and bodywork for painting, including sanding and priming.
• Apply paint finishes using spray-painting equipment per specifications.
• Carry out full repaint, touch-up, refurbishment, and branding applications.
• Maintain spray booths, tools, and work areas in a clean and safe state.
• Follow health & safety procedures and record job documentation.

Skills

Vehicle Spray Painting

COSHH knowledge

Safety compliance

Tools

Spray-painting equipment

Paint booth facilities

Job description

Salary£18.96 - £20.70Bus Spray PainterLocation: Exeter DepotReporting to: Engineering Manager / Workshop Manager/ Paint Shop SupervisorJoin Our Engineering Team!We're looking for a skilled Bus Spray Painter to join our Engineering team at Exeter Depot. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and quality-focused individual to play a key role in maintaining the appearance and presentation of our fleet. Working within a busy workshop environment, you'll be responsible for preparing, painting, and refinishing passenger service vehicles to the highest standards. From full vehicle repaints and accident repairs to refurbishment projects and branding applications, you'll help ensure our fleet looks its best while supporting vehicle availability and operational performance.What You'll Be DoingPreparing vehicle panels and bodywork for painting and fabrication, including sanding, filling, masking, priming, and panel preparation.Applying paint finishes using spray-painting equipment in line with manufacturer and company specifications.Carrying out full vehicle repaints, spot repairs, accident damage repairs, refurbishment, and restoration work.Applying company liveries, decals, branding, and graphics to vehicles.Mixing paints, coatings, and materials accurately to achieve required colour matches and high-quality finishes.Inspecting completed work to ensure it meets company quality and presentation standards.Maintaining spray booths, paint equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean, organised, and safe condition.Following all COSHH, Health & Safety, environmental, and waste disposal procedures.Working closely with engineers, body repair technicians, and workshop colleagues to minimise vehicle downtime.Completing maintenance records, repair documentation, and job cards accurately.Supporting depot initiatives relating to fleet presentation, refurbishment, and vehicle availability.Undertaking basic fabrication and welding activities where required.Using welding and fabrication skills to support vehicle repairs, modifications, and refurbishment projects.What We're Looking ForPrevious experience as a Vehicle Spray Painter.Strong knowledge of vehicle paint preparation and application techniques.Experience using spray-painting equipment and paint booth facilities.Experience within Bus, HGV, coach, commercial vehicle, or automotive painting environments would be advantageous.Knowledge of modern paint systems is desirable.Experience of accident repair work, body preparation, and vehicle refurbishment would be beneficial.Experience applying vehicle liveries, decals, and branding is advantageous.Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements within a workshop environment, including COSHH regulations.A PCV licence is advantageous, although support may be available for the right candidate to obtain one.Full UK driving licence.Safety Comes FirstAt the heart of our operation is a commitment to safety. In this role, you'll be expected to:Comply with all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.Correctly wear and maintain PPE and respiratory protection equipment.Report hazards, defects, near misses, and incidents promptly.Ensure the safe handling, storage, and disposal of paints, solvents, and other hazardous substances.Why Join Us?This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dedicated engineering team responsible for keeping our fleet looking its best. You'll work in a supportive environment where quality, safety, and teamwork are valued, and where your contribution has a direct impact on the vehicles our customers rely on every day.If you're passionate about delivering high-quality finishes and take pride in your workmanship, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team at Exeter Depot.Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.Location:Exeter Depot Matford Park Road Exeter EX2 8FD