Paint Technician

Apex Resource Management Ltd; Chatham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

IR35 umbrella PAYE

Job summary

Apex Resource Management Ltd in Daventry is seeking a skilled Paint Technician to manage the paint lifecycle of luxury vehicles in a state-of-the-art facility. You will work on bespoke restorations, handling basecoats, primers, lacquers and finishes to exacting standards.

The role requires extensive hands-on spray painting experience, a background in classic restoration or motorsport, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive hands-on experience of whole vehicle spray painting.
• Background in classic restoration, motorsport, or high-end vehicle builds is an advantage.
• Experience with carbon fibre components is desirable.
• Meticulous attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Confident working independently or as part of a team.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Flexibility to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare panels for painting including priming, prep work, and masking.
• Carry out full re-sprays and repairs using various spraying techniques.
• Apply basecoats, primers, lacquers, and finishes.
• Work with water-based, solvent-based paints; ensure flawless finishes.
• Flatten and polish surfaces using specialist methods.
• Audit parts and panels with sign-off; occasional minor repairs.

Skills

Spray painting

Detail-oriented

Team player

Health & Safety

Tools

Spray equipment handling

Materials knowledge

Job description

Paint Technician

Location: Daventry

Pay Rate: £30 per hour, Umbrella PAYE

Contract Basis: Ongoing

Day shift

Do you dream of crafting world-class vehicles and seeing your work shine on some of the most iconic roads in the world?

If so, this is your chance to join a luxury automotive brand celebrated for its bespoke restorations and unmatched attention to detail. At a state-of-the-art facility, you'll work with a passionate team of master craftsmen to bring exceptional automotive visions to life.

This isn't just another paint job—this is an opportunity to contribute to the craftsmanship of rare, high-value cars that combine classic beauty with cutting-edge engineering. You'll join a close-knit team of master artisans who care deeply about precision, finish, and detail.

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly skilled Paint Technician to join an existing team of experts with an eye for detail and finesse. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a company where quality supersedes speed and attention to detail is paramount in delivering iconic, and flawless vehicles.

You will be responsible for the paint lifecycle of luxury vehicles, working to bespoke and custom specifications. This role requires a broad range of skills, including paint preparation, spray painting, tinting, and colouring, ensuring the application of basecoats, primers, lacquers, and finishes.

The Duties and Responsibilities as a Paint Technician:

• Preparation of panels for painting, including priming, prep work, and masking
• Carry out full re-sprays and necessary repairs using various spraying techniques
• Application of basecoats, primers, lacquers, and finishes
• Working with a variety of paints including;
  • Water, and solvent-based
  • Clear over base
  • Solid and two-pack
  • Metallics, 3-stage Pearlescents, Candies, Matte lacquer, Satin, or Gloss finishes
  • Special mixes
  • Ensuring vehicles are flawless with no drip marks, tear-backs, or defects
  • Flattening and polishing using specialist methods
  • Ensuring all parts and panels are audited with relevant sign-off.
  • Occasional panel repair (filler work) and light strip & refit

The Ideal Paint Technician:

• Must have extensive hands-on experience of whole vehicle spray painting.
• Background in classic restoration, motorsport, or high-end vehicle builds is a major advantage
• Experience with carbon fibre components is desirable
• Meticulous attention to detail and pride in your work
• Confident working independently or as part of a team
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations
• Flexibility to work overtime when required

Hours & Pay:

• Hours: Day Shift: Monday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 4:30 PM), Friday (7:00 AM - 12.45 PM). Overtime opportunities available.
• £30 per hour Umbrella PAYE

Please note, this role is deemed inside of IR35. The Umbrella pay rate offered is inclusive of the Assignment pay rate, holiday pay, and Apex Recruitments contribution towards Employer Costs