Paint Sprayer

autoskills-uk; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) is seeking an experienced Paint Sprayer in Dunstable to refinish accident-damaged vehicles to a high standard. The role requires adherence to manufacturer methods, accurate colour matching and a clean, safe spray booth environment.

Working Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week, you will collaborate with Panel and MET Technicians to keep repairs on schedule and deliver a flawless finish for customers.

Qualifications

• Previous Paint Sprayer experience in an accident repair centre or bodyshop.
• Recognised apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Accident Repair Paint.
• Confident with waterborne paints and colour matching.
• Keen eye for detail and high-quality finish.
• Good understanding of spray booth safety practices.
• Reliable, organised and able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for paint with masking and surface checks.
• Mix paint and achieve accurate colour matches, including tinting.
• Apply primers, base coats and clear coats to a high standard.
• Blend repairs into adjacent panels for an invisible finish.
• Polish and rectify to remove defects.
• Follow manufacturer methods and paint system procedures.
• Work safely in the spray booth with proper PPE.
• Collaborate with Panel and MET Technicians to keep repairs on schedule.

Skills

Waterborne paints

Colour matching

Attention to detail

Team work

Health & safety awareness

Education

NVQ / IMI / SVQ / VRQ / ATA or equivalent

Level 3 in Vehicle Accident Repair Paint

Job description

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week

Are you a skilled Paint Sprayer who takes pride in a flawless finish and wants your weekends kept free? This role in Dunstable offers a Monday to Friday working week in a professional accident repair environment, where quality refinishing work is valued.

If you enjoy getting the colour match spot on and returning vehicles to their pre-accident appearance, this could be the right next step in your career.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Monday to Friday: 45 hours per week.

THE ROLE

As a Paint Sprayer, 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 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.