Colourist

Apex Resource Management Ltd; Daventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Breakfast rolls Thursdays

Free parking

On-site facilities

Job summary

Apex Resource Management Ltd. is seeking a skilled Colourist to support automotive colour development at a Daventry-area facility. You will create, match, and refine paint colours across finishes and materials, including carbon fibre tints, using solvent and water-based systems.

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving are essential. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in colour development, knowledge of tinting, colour theory, and experience with industry paint systems and software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on colour development experience.
• Strong knowledge of colour theory, tinting, and automotive paint formulation.
• Experience with solvent and water-based paint systems and multiple gloss finishes.
• Familiarity with colour matching software and calibrated equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, match, and adjust bespoke automotive colours.
• Work with visual carbon fibre tints and finishes across gloss levels.
• Troubleshoot colour and finish issues and refine prior to approval.
• Maintain Excel trackers for paint orders, development status, and delivery dates.
• Own the paint development budget and coordinate materials.

Skills

Colour development

Colour theory

Excel

Problem solving

Communication

Independent working

Tools

Colour matching software

Calibrated equipment

AkzoNobel/PPG/Sikkens systems

Job description

Colourist

Location: Nr Daventry

£50,000 - £55,000 Contract-to-Perm

Day Shift (Opportunity for overtime on weekdays and Saturdays)

Join a Team of Automotive Experts! Colourist desired for a bespoke company in vehicle restoration based near Daventry.

Are you a Paint perfectionist with a passion for automotive finishes? We're looking for a skilled Colourist to provide expert support across a variety of departments. If you thrive on precision, creativity, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment - this could be your perfect next move.

About the Role:

You will play a key role in creating, matching, and refining automotive paint colours across a variety of finishes and materials - including advanced visual carbon fibre. You'll support multiple departments by developing bespoke colour solutions, solving complex colour challenges, and ensuring the highest standards in finish quality. This is a hands‑on, technical position ideal for someone with a strong eye for detail, a passion for colour accuracy, and experience working with industry‑leading paint systems and software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, match, and adjust bespoke automotive colours using solvent and water‑based paint systems.
• Develop solid, 2‑stage, 3‑stage, and specialist colours to meet bespoke vehicle requirements.
• Work with visual carbon fibre tints, colour samples and finishes across a range of gloss levels.
• Troubleshoot colour and finish issues, making adjustments and refinements prior to approval and production.
• Use colour‑matching software and calibrated equipment to achieve accurate and repeatable finishes.
• Work with paint suppliers and Material Planning to source, order and coordinate materials for colour development and production.
• Maintain accurate Excel trackers covering paint orders, supplier requirements, development status, and delivery dates.
• Own and manage the paint development and production colour budget, tracking and controlling expenditure.
• Provide technical colour and paint support to internal teams and highlight risks affecting development or vehicle delivery.
• Work in accordance with Technical Data Sheets, COSHH, Health and Safety and environmental requirements.
• Ensure all paint materials are ordered, tracked and available in line with development and production requirements.

Who We're Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on colour development experience.
• Strong knowledge of colour theory, tinting, and formulation within the automotive paint industry.
• Experience with systems such as Akzo Nobel, Sikkens, PPG, Lechler, Car Systems, and Akzo Nobel colour training (preferred but not essential)
• Familiarity with water‑based and solvent systems, including finishing at various gloss levels.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and tracking systems to manage paint orders, development status, supplier requirements, and delivery dates.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• A hands‑on, collaborative attitude with the ability to work independently when required.

Why Join?

Join an inclusive and supportive team as a Colourist with a fantastic culture, all within a modern, bright, and airy facility:

• Be a part of an inclusive and supportive team that genuinely cares about celebrating successes.
• Day Shift - Monday to Friday
• Work in a modern, bright, and airy facility.
• Perks: Enjoy breakfast rolls on Thursdays, free parking, and on‑site