Paint Sprayer - Multi Skilled

Auto Skills UK; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto Skills UK in Birmingham is seeking an Experienced Multi-Skilled Paint Technician to prep, refinish and paint accident-damaged vehicles to manufacturer standards.

You will join a modern bodyshop with a skilled team and access to the latest repair technology, offering a competitive salary up to £45,000 depending on experience and a clear path for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Multi-Skilled Paint Technician in automotive accident repair centres or bodyshops.
• Proven ability in preparing vehicles for paint, colour matching and refinishing to high standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to first-class workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for paint, including sanding, filling, masking, priming and final surface prep.
• Mix and apply water- and solvent-based paints to spec.
• Carry out full/partial resprays, colour matching, blending and polishing to a high standard.
• Undertake minor SMART repairs where required and inspect finished work.

Skills

Paint preparation

Paint spraying

Colour matching

Blending

Polishing

Quality workmanship

Education

IMI/ATA qualification

Tools

Water-based paint systems

Solvent-based paint systems

Job description

EXPERIENCED MULTI-SKILLED PAINT TECHNICIAN

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Up to £45,000 Depending on Experience

OTE: Up to £51,000

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

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

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

If you're an experienced Multi-Skilled Paint Technician looking to join a professional accident repair centre, this is an outstanding opportunity to work within a modern, manufacturer-approved bodyshop where your craftsmanship, versatility, and technical expertise are genuinely valued. Offering a competitive salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience, you'll join a business that invests in its people, the latest repair technology, and long-term career development.

Enjoy an excellent work-life balance with a Monday to Friday working pattern and no weekend commitments. Working alongside a highly skilled team of Panel Technicians, MET Technicians, and Vehicle Damage Assessors, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional repairs while continuing to develop your skills within a supportive, professional, and forward-thinking working environment.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary of up to £45,000 Depending on Experience
• OTE up to £51,000
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern (8:00am - 5:00pm)
• 40-Hour Working Week
• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• Modern Accident Repair Centre
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Progression Opportunities

THE ROLE

As an Experienced Multi-Skilled Paint Technician, you will be responsible for preparing, refinishing, and painting accident-damaged vehicles while also carrying out preparation, polishing, and minor cosmetic repair work to ensure every vehicle is returned to its pre-accident condition.

Working as part of a skilled bodyshop team, you'll ensure repairs are completed efficiently, safely, and to manufacturer-approved standards, delivering outstanding quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare vehicles for paint, including sanding, filling, masking, priming, and final surface preparation
• Mix and apply water-based and solvent-based paint systems to manufacturer specifications
• Carry out full and partial resprays, colour matching, blending, polishing, and paint rectification to an exceptional standard
• Undertake minor SMART repairs and cosmetic paint corrections where required
• Inspect completed repairs to ensure a flawless factory-quality finish before vehicle handover
• Work closely with Panel Technicians, MET Technicians, and Workshop Controllers to maximise workshop efficiency and vehicle throughput
• Maintain spray booths, paint equipment, and work areas to the highest housekeeping and safety standards
• Follow manufacturer repair methods, BS10125 standards, company procedures, and Health & Safety regulations at all times

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for an experienced and versatile Multi-Skilled Paint Technician who takes pride in producing exceptional paint finishes while supporting the wider bodyshop team with a flexible, quality-focused approach.

• Previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Paint Technician within an automotive accident repair centre or bodyshop
• Strong experience in vehicle preparation, paint spraying, colour matching, blending, polishing, and refinishing
• Confident carrying out both paint spraying and preparation duties to a high standard
• Experience with water-based and solvent-based paint systems
• Ideally IMI and/or ATA qualified (advantageous but not essential)
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to producing first-class workmanship
• Ability to work efficiently within a fast-paced production environment while meeting productivity targets
• Positive team player with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Reliable, self-motivated, and committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Alternative Job Titles:

• Multi-Skilled Paint Technician
• Multi-Skilled Painter
• Paint Sprayer
• Vehicle Paint Sprayer
• Automotive Paint Technician
• Paint Refinisher
• Prep & Paint Technician
• Bodyshop Paint Technician
• Vehicle Refinisher
• SMART Repair Technician