Paint Spray Technician - Loughborough

AB Volvo; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global transport company in Loughborough seeks an experienced Commercial Vehicle Paint Technician. The role involves preparing and spraying large commercial vehicles to the highest standards, contributing to the overall quality and customer satisfaction. Candidates should have proven experience, a City & Guilds qualification, and a solid understanding of painting techniques. Attractive benefits include 25 days holiday, a generous pension, and various discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous company pension

Overtime pay

Healthcare plan

Referral schemes

Discounts on travel and more

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HGV or PSV coach building.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and best practices in a workshop environment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface preparation, masking, priming, and painting of commercial vehicles.
• Inspect and identify defects in painted surfaces.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

City & Guilds or equivalent

Proven experience as a Commercial Vehicle Paint Sprayer

Understanding of painting techniques

Ability to match colors

Excellent teamwork skills

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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Monday to Thursday 0800hrs to 1630hrs
Friday 0800hrs to 1530hrs

£1,000 joining bonus (direct applicants only, payable after 6 months service)

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Vehicle Paint Technician to join our busy team. The role involves preparing and spraying large commercial vehicles to an exceptional standard. You will work in a fast-paced environment and be responsible for producing high-quality paint finishes on a variety of commercial vehicles, ensuring durability and long-lasting results.

As a Commercial Vehicle Paint Sprayer at Volvo Truck and Bus, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the aesthetic and protective quality of our commercial vehicles. You will be responsible for preparing, priming, and painting vehicles to the highest standards, contributing to the overall quality and customer satisfaction that Volvo is known for.

• Perform surface preparation, masking, priming, and painting of commercial vehicles.
• Mix and match paint to ensure colour accuracy and consistency.
• Inspect and identify defects in painted surfaces, making necessary corrections.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring all equipment is in optimal working condition.
• Adhere to safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Collaborate with other team members to meet production goals and deadlines.

Who are you?

Is this you?

• You will possess a City & Guilds or equivalent
• Proven experience as a Commercial Vehicle Paint Sprayer or similar role.
• Have experience within HGV or PSV coach building
• Solid understanding of painting techniques, equipment, and materials.
• Ability to match colours and achieve desired finishes.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and best practices in a workshop environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes

What’s in it for you?

We can offer you?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays raising to 30 days with service (+1 day per year)
• Generous company pension
• Overtime @ time and a half Mon to Sat, double time Sun and bank hols
• Healthcare plan with access to dental insurance
• Enhanced paternity/maternity/foster leave
• Referral schemes earn yourself £1000!
• Many discounts for yourself and family/friends on theme days, travel, hotels, gym memberships, plus many more!

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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.