Paint Sprayer

Auto Skills UK; Taplow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Salary: £50,000

Bonus on top of basic salary

Early Finish: 7:00am - 4:30pm

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is seeking a skilled Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician in Taplow. The role offers a 7:00am - 4:30pm day, Monday to Friday, with no weekends, a basic salary of £50,000 plus a bonus and an early finish each day.

You will refinish accident-damaged vehicles to a high standard using manufacturer-approved paint systems, ensuring accuracy in colour matching and a flawless finish while following health and safety procedures in the spray booth.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Paint Sprayer or Paint Technician in an accident repair centre or Bodyshop.
• NVQ/IMI/SVQ/VRQ/ATA or equivalent.
• Waterborne paint systems, colour matching and blending.
• Safe working practices in a spray booth.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organised

Waterborne paint systems knowledge

Education

NVQ / IMI / SVQ / VRQ / ATA or equivalent

Job description

PAINT SPRAYER / PAINT TECHNICIAN

Location: Taplow

Salary: £50,000 Basic Salary + Bonus

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:30pm

Are you a skilled Paint Sprayer who wants an early finish and your weekends to yourself? This permanent role in Taplow runs Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:30pm, giving you a working week that leaves time for life outside the Bodyshop.

If you take pride in producing a flawless finish, matching colours accurately and getting it right first time, this could be the right next step in your career.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Basic Salary: £50,000.
• Bonus: A bonus on top of your basic salary.
• Early Finish: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:30pm.
• Weekends Off: No weekend working.
• Permanent Employment: A full-time, permanent position.

THE ROLE

As a Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician, 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 or Paint Technician 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.