Paint Sprayer

AutoSkills (United Kingdom); Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Job summary

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) is seeking an experienced Paint Sprayer to join a permanent, full-time team in Sevenoaks. You will prepare and refinish accident-damaged vehicles, delivering high-quality paint finishes while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes precise colour matching, blending, and attention to detail, with a structured bonus scheme tied to time saved, efficiency and site pool performance. Monday‑Friday pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Paint Sprayer within an accident repair centre or Bodyshop.
• Confident with vehicle preparation, paint application and refinishing.
• Knowledge of colour matching, paint mixing and blending techniques.
• Ability to produce high‑quality paint finishes consistently.
• Relevant automotive qualifications such as IMI, ATA, NVQ, SVQ or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles and panels for painting.
• Carry out paint spraying and refinishing on accident-damaged vehicles.
• Match colours and mix paint for accurate finishes.
• Apply primers, basecoats and clearcoats to standards.
• Blend and polish where required.
• Inspect finished work for high quality and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Paint spraying

Colour matching

Refinishing skills

Attention to detail

Education

IMI / ATA / NVQ or equivalent qualification

Tools

Spray booth equipment

Job description

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?

• 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.

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.