Paint Sprayer

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

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is recruiting a Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician for our Sevenoaks bodyshop. You will prepare and refinish accident-damaged vehicles, delivering high-quality finishes in a professional environment. The role offers a basic salary of £40,000–£50,000 with an OTE of £55,000+ via Time Saved, Efficiency and Site Pool bonuses.

Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:30pm, permanent full-time employment. A strong track record in colour matching, blending and spray techniques is expected, and you will

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Paint Sprayer or Paint Technician in an accident repair Centre/Bodyshop.
• Strong colour matching, paint mixing and blending knowledge.
• Ability to produce high-quality paint finishes consistently.
• Good understanding of primers, basecoats and clearcoats.
• Comfortable with blending and polishing as required.
• Organised and reliable with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles and panels for painting.
• Carrying out paint spraying and refinishing to manufacturer standards.
• Colour matching and mixing paint for accurate finishes.
• Apply primers, basecoats and clearcoats accordingly.
• Carry out blending and polishing when required.
• Inspect finished work for high-quality results.
• Maintain spray booth equipment and workspace cleanliness.
• Work efficiently while upholding standards of workmanship.

Skills

Paint sprayer techniques

Colour matching

Refinishing

Quality workmanship

Team collaboration

Education

IMI ATA NVQ SVQ

Automotive apprenticeship

Job description

PAINT SPRAYER / PAINT TECHNICIAN

Location: Sevenoaks

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Basic Salary DOE

OTE: £55,000+ through Time Saved, Efficiency and Site Pool Bonus Structure

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm

Are you an experienced Paint Sprayer looking for a permanent opportunity where your technical ability, productivity and quality of workmanship are recognised and rewarded? This is an opportunity to join an accident repair operation in Sevenoaks, working within a professional Bodyshop environment.

If you take pride in producing high-quality paint finishes and want to increase your earnings through a structured bonus arrangement linked to time saved, efficiency and site pool performance, this could be the next step in your career.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Basic Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.
• OTE: £55,000+ through additional bonus opportunities.
• Bonus Structure: Time Saved, Efficiency and Site Pool.
• Permanent Employment: Full-time, permanent position.
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday.
• Working Hours: 8:00am - 5:30pm.

THE ROLE

As a Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician, you will be responsible for preparing and refinishing accident-damaged vehicles, delivering high-quality paint finishes and ensuring all work meets the required standards.

You will play an important role in the vehicle repair process, working alongside other Bodyshop technicians to maintain quality, productivity and an efficient workflow.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing vehicles and panels for the painting process.
• Carrying out paint spraying and refinishing to accident-damaged vehicles.
• Colour matching and mixing paint to achieve accurate finishes.
• Applying primers, basecoats and clearcoats to manufacturer standards.
• Carrying out blending and polishing where required.
• Inspecting completed work to ensure a high-quality finish.
• Maintaining spray booth equipment, tools and a clean working environment.
• Working efficiently while maintaining excellent standards of workmanship.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience working as a Paint Sprayer or Paint Technician within an accident repair centre or Bodyshop.
• Confident carrying out vehicle preparation, paint application and refinishing.
• Good knowledge of colour matching, paint mixing and blending techniques.
• Able to produce consistently high-quality paint finishes.
• Relevant automotive qualifications such as IMI, ATA, NVQ, SVQ, VSQ or an equivalent industry-recognised qualification.
• Completion of a recognised automotive apprenticeship will also be considered.
• A reliable, organised approach with good attention to detail 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.