Paint Sprayer

SF Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Painter / Prepper to deliver high-quality finishes on premium projects. The role involves preparing substrates, applying specialist coatings, and maintaining high visual standards. Candidates should have experience with surface preparation, attention to detail, and the ability to follow specifications. This position offers opportunities to work on distinctive projects in a supportive environment with competitive pay.

Benefits

Training and development in specialist finishing techniques

Competitive pay based on experience

Long-term opportunity within a growing business

Qualifications

• Experience as a painter, prepper, finisher, or decorative applicator.
• Strong understanding of surface preparation techniques.
• High attention to detail and pride in workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare walls, panels, and components through sanding and priming.
• Apply paints and specialist finishes using various techniques.
• Inspect completed work and carry out snagging or refinishing.

Skills

Surface preparation techniques

Attention to detail

Manual skills

Practical problem-solving

Tools

Spray equipment

Roller application tools

Job description

Job Title: Painter / Prepper

Location: Peterborough

Role Overview

Revelare is seeking a Painter / Prepper with an exceptional eye for detail and a passion for high-quality finishes. This role sits at the heart of our finishing process, supporting the delivery of premium, design-led surfaces for architectural, interior, and bespoke projects.

You will be responsible for preparing substrates and applying paint and specialist coatings to an extremely high visual standard.

Key Responsibilities

Surface Preparation

• Prepare walls, panels, furniture, and components through sanding, filling, levelling, masking, and priming
• Assess substrates and select appropriate preparation methods and materials
• Repair surface imperfections to achieve smooth, flawless finishes
• Maintain strict cleanliness and dust control during preparation

Paint & Coating Application

• Apply paints and specialist finishes using spray, roller, and hand application techniques
• Mix and prepare coatings accurately to specification
• Apply multi-layer systems including primers, base coats, and top coats
• Maintain consistency of colour, texture, and finish across samples and final works

Finishing & Quality Control

• Inspect completed work and carry out snagging or refinishing where required
• Flatting, polishing, and refining finishes to achieve the desired aesthetic
• Work to visual mock-ups, samples, and client-approved standards
• Take ownership of finish quality before work leaves the workshop or site

Workshop & Site Support

• Support installation and finishing work on-site when required
• Handle, protect, and pack finished items correctly
• Maintain tools, equipment, and materials in good working order
• Follow health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times
• Keep workspaces clean, organised, and presentation-ready

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience as a painter, prepper, finisher, or decorative applicator
• Strong understanding of surface preparation techniques
• High attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Ability to follow specifications, samples, and visual references
• Good manual skills and practical problem-solving ability

Desirable

• Experience with decorative, specialist, or architectural finishes
• Confidence working on high-end residential or commercial projects
• Experience across varied substrates (plaster, MDF, metal, concrete, etc.)
• Previous workshop and/or site-based experience
• CSCS card

Personal Attributes

• Quality-driven with a strong visual eye
• Patient, methodical, and well-organised
• Reliable and professional when representing the company on-site
• Comfortable working independently and within a small specialist team
• Open to learning new materials, techniques, and finishing systems

What We Offer

• Work on distinctive, design-led, high-end projects
• Training and development in specialist finishing techniques
• A supportive environment that values craftsmanship and care
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Long-term opportunity within a growing finishes business

Working Hours

• Full-time, Monday to Friday - 7.30 - 4.30
• Occasional site work and overtime depending on project requirements

If you are a painter or prepper who takes pride in creating exceptional finishes and wants to work on premium, non-standard projects, we would like to hear from you