Cosmetic Surface Repair and Fine Finishing Technician

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

Job summary

A leading specialist in surface repair is seeking a Cosmetic Surface Repair and Fine Finishing Technician in the Exeter area. The ideal candidate will possess strong practical skills and attention to detail, ideally with experience in areas such as vehicle spraying or furniture finishing. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and requires applicants to be based within a 20-mile radius of Exeter. If you are enthusiastic and self-managing, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in surface repair, vehicle spraying, or furniture spraying is desirable.
• Must be honest, enthusiastic, proactive, and self-managing.
• Strong work ethic required with good organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cosmetic surface repairs in situ or at the workshop.
• Provide services mainly to the building sector and domestic customers.

Skills

Practical hand skills

Attention to detail

Hand-to-eye coordination

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Job Description

Cosmetic Surface Repair and Fine Finishing Technician | Exeter | 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.

Please note: Applicants must be based within a 20-mile radius of Exeter.

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 …