Paint Sprayer - Multi Skilled

Auto Skills UK; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern workshop environment

Ongoing training & development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

AutoSkills UK in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an Experienced Paint Sprayer to join a modern accident repair environment. You will refinish and paint vehicles to high standards as part of a skilled bodyshop team, ensuring quality finishes within production times and contributing to overall efficiency.

The ideal candidate has proven Paint Sprayer experience, knowledge of modern automotive paints, and strong colour matching, blending and polishing skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Paint Sprayer in automotive bodyshops.
• Strong knowledge of modern automotive paint systems.
• Experience with colour matching, blending, polishing and finishing.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out paint spraying and refinishing of accident-damaged vehicles to high standards.
• Prepare vehicles and panels for paint and ensure surfaces are ready before application.
• Mix and apply automotive paints per manufacturer specs.
• Colour matching, blending, polishing and finishing to factory quality.
• Inspect completed work and rectify imperfections to ensure repair quality.
• Collaborate with Panel Technicians, MET Technicians, estimators and workshop controllers.
• Maintain spray equipment and keep work areas clean and safe.
• Follow manufacturer repair methods and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Paint Sprayer

Automotive refinisher

Colour matching

Polishing

Team player

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

EXPERIENCED PAINT SPRAYER

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Salary: Up to £45,000 Depending on Experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:30 - 17:00

Looking for a Paint Sprayer role where your skills are genuinely valued, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can continue to progress?

If you're an experienced Paint Sprayer looking for a move that offers greater stability, a professional working environment and the opportunity to maximise your earning potential, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Offering a salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience, alongside a Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 working pattern and no weekend commitments, this role provides an excellent work-life balance without compromising your career. You'll be joining a modern accident repair environment where quality workmanship, technical ability and experience are recognised, giving you the opportunity to become a valued member of an experienced bodyshop team.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary - Up to £45,000 Depending on Experience
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern
• 08:30 - 17:00 Working Hours
• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• Modern Workshop Environment
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Progression Opportunities

THE ROLE

As an Experienced Paint Sprayer, you will be responsible for refinishing and painting accident-damaged vehicles to manufacturer and industry-leading standards. You'll work as part of a skilled bodyshop team, ensuring every vehicle receives a high-quality finish while repairs are completed efficiently and within agreed production times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out paint spraying and refinishing of accident-damaged vehicles to a consistently high standard
• Prepare vehicles and panels for paint, ensuring surfaces are correctly prepared before application
• Mix and apply modern automotive paint systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications
• Carry out colour matching, blending, polishing and finishing to achieve a factory-quality result
• Inspect completed work and rectify any imperfections to ensure excellent repair quality
• Work closely with Panel Technicians, MET Technicians, VDA/Estimators and Workshop Controllers to maintain efficient vehicle throughput
• Maintain spray equipment, spray booths and working areas in a clean and safe condition
• Follow manufacturer repair methods, bodyshop quality standards and Health & Safety procedures

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for an experienced and quality-focused Paint Sprayer who takes pride in their craftsmanship and consistently delivers high-quality finishes within a busy accident repair environment.

• Proven experience as a Paint Sprayer, Paint Technician or Paint Refinisher within an automotive accident repair centre or bodyshop
• Strong knowledge of modern automotive paint systems and refinishing techniques
• Experience with colour matching, blending, polishing and finishing
• Strong preparation and paint application skills
• Ability to produce consistently high-quality, factory-standard finishes
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to work efficiently within a fast-paced production environment
• Good understanding of manufacturer repair methods and bodyshop quality standards
• Reliable, professional and motivated approach to work
• Strong team player with good communication skills
• Ideally IMI and/or ATA qualified (advantageous but not essential)
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Alternative Job Titles:

Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician / Automotive Paint Technician / Vehicle Paint Sprayer / Paint Refinisher / Automotive Refinisher / Bodyshop Paint Technician / Vehicle Refinisher / Prep & Paint Technician / Accident Repair Paint Technician / Automotive Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Paint Technician

Contact Steve @ AutoSkills UK - 54772