Paint Development Technician

TipTopJob; Daventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Breakfast rolls Thursdays

Free parking

On-site coffee machines

Motorsport event tickets

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Paint Development Technician near Daventry to lead automotive colour development. You will create, match, and refine colours across finishes, supporting multiple departments with bespoke colour solutions and high-quality finishes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in colour development, strong colour theory knowledge, and experience with industry colour software. This is a hands-on, on-site role with opportunities across a modern facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on colour development experience.
• Strong knowledge of colour theory, tinting, and formulation in automotive paints.
• Experience with colour matching software.
• Ability to work across departments and align with global guidelines.
• On-site, hands-on role requiring precise colour accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support paint development across departments; match, adjust, and develop new shades in solvent and water-based systems.
• Work with carbon fibre tints and finish samples across gloss levels.
• Resolve colour issues on-site and ensure accuracy before sign-off.

Skills

Colour development

Colour theory

Problem solving

Colour matching software

Independent with teamwork

Tools

AkzoNobel colour systems

PPG colour systems

Lechler finish systems

Car Systems colour tooling

Job description

Location: Nr Daventry

Long:term ongoing contract

Pay Rate: A GBP 30 per hour, Umbrella PAYE

Day Shift (Opportunity for overtime on weekdays and Saturdays)

Join a Team of Automotive Experts Paint Development Technician desired for a bespoke company in vehicle restoration based near Daventry, paying A GBP 30 per hour Umbrella PAYE.

Are you a Paint perfectionist with a passion for automotive finishes? Were looking for a skilled Paint Development Technician to join our team and 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. Youll 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.

• Support Paint development across departments, including matching, adjusting, and developing new shades in solvent and water:based systems.
• Work with visual carbon fibre tints and finish samples in a wide range of gloss levels.
• Solve colour issues independently on:site, ensuring accuracy before sign:off and refining where needed.
• Develop solid, 2:stage, 3:stage, and Argentum colours to meet urgent or bespoke client demands.
• Maintain accurate records of all colour processes and input data into systems.
• Use and maintain colour:matching software and ensure tools are properly calibrated.
• Provide colour insights and support to internal teams, keeping in line with global guidelines.
• Lead investigations into colour issues, report findings, and compare competitor standards.
• Produce weekly reports and drive continuous improvement across the department.
• Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards.

Who Were 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, 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 with colour:matching software and IT data management.
• 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 Paint Development Technician With a Fantastic Culture, All Within a Modern, Bright, And Airy Facility

• Be a part of an inclusive and supportive team who genuinely care about celebrating successes.
• Day Shift : Monday to Friday
• Work in a modern, bright, and airy facility.
• Perks: Enjoy breakfast rolls on Thursdays, free parking, on:site coffee machines
• Motorsport Enthusiast? Get the opportunity for free/discounted tickets to motorsport events in the local area.

Hours

• Day Shift: Monday to Thursday (7.00am : 16.30pm) and Fridays (7.00am : 12.45pm) with the opportunity for overtime
• Umbrella Pay: A GBP 30 per hour paid via PAYE Umbrella model

Please note, this role is deemed inside IR35. The Umbrella pay rate offered is inclusive of the Assignment pay rate, holiday pay, and Apex Recruitments contribution towards Employer Costs.