Paint Sprayer

Tru talent; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Overtime available

Job summary

Tru talent in Preston is seeking an experienced Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician to join our automotive workshop. You will work with water-based paints and bring hands-on spray painting skills to a vehicle environment, ensuring high-quality finishes.

The role involves a 45h work week and flexibility with start and finish times. The position requires preparing vehicles, masking and priming, mixing paints, and applying with spray guns while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to produce high-quality paint spraying from start to finish.
• Experience with water-based paints.
• Stable work history in a car painting environment.
• City & Guilds qualification or ATA accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, and priming surfaces.
• Mix paint to match colours and apply using spray guns.
• Ensure smooth, even paint application without runs, sags, or imperfections.
• Perform touch-ups and finish work as required.
• Maintain and clean all painting equipment and keep a tidy workspace.
• Adhere to all safety and environmental regulations.
• Inspect finished work to ensure it meets industry standards and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain workflow and deliver high-quality results.

Skills

Water-based paints

Spray painting

Vehicle painting

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds / ATA accreditation

Job description

Paint Sprayer

Location:Preston

Annual Salary:Competitive

Hours:45h Hour Week

Extras:Flexibility with start and finish times and over time available.

Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician / Car Sprayer / Automotive Sprayer / Car Painter. You'll be confident with water-based paints and bring extensive hands-on experience within a vehicle painting environment.

Key Responsibilities of a Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician / Car Sprayer / Automotive Sprayer / Car Painter:

• Prepare vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, and priming surfaces
• Mix paint to match colours and apply using spray guns
• Ensure smooth, even paint application without runs, sags, or imperfections
• Perform touch-ups and finish work as required
• Maintain and clean all painting equipment and keep a tidy workspace
• Adhere to all safety and environmental regulations
• Inspect finished work to ensure it meets industry standards and customer expectations
• Collaborate with team members to maintain workflow and deliver high-quality results

Essential Skills and Qualifications for a Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician / Car Sprayer / Automotive Sprayer / Car Painter:

• Proven ability to produce high-quality paint spraying from start to finish as aPaint Sprayer / Paint Technician / Car Sprayer / Automotive Sprayer / Car Painter
• Experience with water-based paints
• Stable work history in a car painting environment
• City & Guilds qualification or equivalent ATA accreditation
• Strong up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques