Paint Sprayer

Auto Skills UK; Acton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Weekends off

8:00am - 5:30pm

Job summary

Auto Skills UK in London is seeking a skilled Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician to refinish accident-damaged vehicles to a flawless finish. You will work to manufacturer-approved methods in a professional bodyshop environment.

This full-time, permanent role offers a Monday to Friday 8:00am–5:30pm schedule with weekends off and salary in the £40,000–£50,000+ range plus OTE, reflecting your experience and contribution.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Paint Sprayer or Paint Technician in an accident repair centre or bodyshop.
• NVQ / IMI / SVQ / VRQ / ATA or equivalent.
• Familiarity with waterborne paint systems, colour matching and blending.
• Keen eye for detail and pride in delivering a high-quality finish.
• Safe working practices in a spray booth environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing vehicles for paint, including masking and final surface checks.
• Mixing paint and achieving accurate colour matches, including tinting and blending where required.
• Applying primers, base coats and clear coats to a high standard.
• Blending repairs into adjacent panels for an invisible finish.
• Polishing and rectification to remove defects.
• Following manufacturer repair methods and paint system procedures.
• Working safely in the spray booth and with PPE.

Skills

Paint Sprayer experience

Waterborne paint systems

Colour matching

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

NVQ/IMI/SVQ/VRQ/ATA or equivalent

Job description

PAINT SPRAYER / PAINT TECHNICIAN

Location: Ealing, West London
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000+ Basic Salary
OTE: £55,000+
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm

Are you a skilled Paint Sprayer who takes real pride in a flawless finish and an accurate colour match? This role in Ealing puts your refinishing skills to work in a professional accident repair environment, on a settled Monday to Friday working week with your weekends kept free.

If you want a long-term role where the quality of your work is valued and you are a key part of returning vehicles to their pre-accident condition, this could be the next step in your career.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Basic Salary: £40,000 - £50,000+.


• OTE: £55,000+.


• Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 5:30pm.


• Weekends Off: No weekend working.


• Permanent Employment: A full-time, permanent position.

THE ROLE

As a Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician, you will refinish accident-damaged vehicles to a high standard, returning them to their pre-accident appearance using manufacturer-approved methods and paint systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing vehicles for paint, including masking and final surface checks.


• Mixing paint and achieving accurate colour matches, including tinting and blending where required.


• Applying primers, base coats and clear coats to a consistently high standard.


• Blending repairs into adjacent panels for an invisible finish.


• Carrying out polishing and rectification work to remove any defects.


• Following manufacturer repair methods and paint system procedures.


• Working safely in the spray booth, following health and safety procedures and correct PPE use.


• Working with Panel and MET Technicians to keep repairs on schedule.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience as a Paint Sprayer or Paint Technician within an accident repair centre or Bodyshop.


• Recognised apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Accident Repair Paint (NVQ / IMI / SVQ / VRQ / ATA or equivalent).


• Confident with waterborne paint systems, colour matching and blending.


• A keen eye for detail and pride in producing a high-quality finish.


• Good understanding of safe working practices in a spray booth environment.


• A reliable, organised approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Right to Work: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to employment.