Cosmetic Surface Repair and Fine Finishing Technician

Talent Finder; Exminster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist in surface repair based in South West England is seeking a Cosmetic Surface Repair and Fine Finishing Technician. This full-time position involves traveling to customer sites to perform in-situ surface repairs and refinishing across various materials. Ideal candidates should have practical skills, attention to detail, and a valid UK driving license. The salary ranges from £27,000 to £30,000 per annum with additional benefits.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card for business use

29 days of annual leave

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must not be colourblind as mixing paints is required.
• Full UK driving licence (max 3 points) required.
• Able to satisfy a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites across the South West in a company van.
• Carry out surface repairs and refinishing on various materials.
• Repair chips, scratches, and gouges using SMART techniques.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good order.

Skills

Practical hand skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Cosmetic Surface Repair and Fine Finishing Technician | South West England (Devon and Somerset) | Full Time | £27,000 – £30,000 per annum

Our client is a specialist in surface repair and coatings, able to repair and recoat almost any type of surface. Work is carried out either in situ or at their workshop, with services provided mainly to the building sector as well as domestic customers. They operate across Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.

They are seeking a Cosmetic Surface Repair and Fine Finishing Technician — a practical, hands-on individual with excellent attention to detail and strong hand-to-eye coordination. Ideally, you will bring existing surface or fine finishing skills, with experience in areas such as cosmetic surface repair, vehicle spraying, French polishing, factory spraying, vehicle repair or furniture spraying.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Practical hand skills with excellent attention to detail and good hand-to-eye coordination
• Experience in surface repair, vehicle spraying, French polishing, furniture spraying or similar is desirable, but not essential
• Honest, enthusiastic, proactive and self-managing
• Organised, tidy, flexible and efficient with a good work ethic
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Must not be colourblind (mixing and matching paints is required)
• Full UK driving licence (max 3 points) and over 25 years old (for insurance purposes)
• Comfortable working at height using ladders
• Able to satisfy a DBS check (formerly CRB)
• CSCS card preferred (can be arranged if not already held)

What will your role look like?

• Travel directly from home in a company van to customer sites across the South West
• Carry out in-situ surface repairs and refinishing to a wide range of materials (wood, stone, metal, plastic, laminate, brick and more)
• Repair damage such as chips, scratches, gouges, scuffs and scrapes on baths, showers, doors, windows, worktops, floors and other surfaces
• Use SMART repair techniques to restore surfaces back to their original condition
• Work within allocated time slots (2, 4 or 8 hours) and gain customer sign-off via company app
• Communicate with the office for updates and further job instructions
• Maintain van, tools, materials and equipment in good order
• Manage stock levels by placing orders (supplied free of charge)
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times

What can you expect in return?

• Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per year (negotiable depending on experience and ability)
• Full-time, permanent contract (approx. 40 hours per week, with some flexibility due to travel)
• Company van, fuel card (business use), uniform, PPE, tools and materials provided
• 29 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Varied and rewarding work with both commercial and domestic customers
• Occasional overtime during busy periods (including Saturdays)

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