Paint Technician

Resource Management Solutions; Corby; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift rotation

Job summary

Resource Management Solutions, in collaboration with a prestigious automotive client, seeks skilled paint technicians to join the Paint department in Corby. You will carry out minor paint work repairs using SMART to ensure vehicles are in pristine condition prior to dispatch.

You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a 2x shift rotation (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm). Overtime at an increased rate and a valid driving license with <6 penalty points are required.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years' experience in automotive paint spraying.
• Proficient in SMART paint repair techniques.
• Strong colour matching and paint rectification skills.
• Full driving license with under 6 penalty points; no DR10.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and carry out paint repairs.
• Paint vehicles to manufacturer standards using SMART.
• Mask, sand and finish surfaces as required.
• Replace mouldings, decals and transfers.
• Maintain tools and observe health and safety procedures.
• Ensure efficient material usage and waste reduction.

Skills

Vehicle Paint Spraying

SMART working

Colour matching

Health & Safety

Job description

RMS is collaborating with a prestigious automotive client, and we are seeking skilled paint technicians. We invite you to join our Paint department to help us maintain and enhance their top-notch service quality.

• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday-Friday. 2x Shift rotation 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm
• Salary: £22.00 per hour. Overtime and Unsociable hours at an Increased rate.

About the role?

Working under the supervision and co-ordination of the Workshop Shift Manager, the main task is to carry out any necessary minor paint work repairs using Small, Medium Area Repair Technology (SMART) to ensure vehicles are in pristine condition prior to dispatch

Key responsibilities of the Role:

• To prepare and carry out any necessary paint repairs.
• To ensure that all vehicles are painted to the manufacturers required standard using appropriate repair techniques (SMART).
• To ensure materials are used within the manufacturer’s instruction and minimal usage for effective repair.
• To remove and replace / fit protector mouldings, transfers and decals.
• Apply finishing materials, water and solvency-based materials.
• To carry out masking and sanding procedures.
• Prepare substrate for refinishing
• To apply colour matching techniques and to carry out paint rectification and touch up work.
• To carry out buffering and burnishing.
• Inspect paint and trim work to ascertain recommended repair procedures.
• To maintain the upkeep of all Workshop tools and equipment.
• To ensure health & safety procedures are followed at all times
• Undertake other duties as directed commensurate with the level of the job function.

About you?

• To be successful, you must be over 22 years old, possess a valid driver’s license with fewer than 6 penalty points, and have no DR10 offenses for insurance purposes.
• Previous experience within the automotive industry.
• Must be competent in Vehicle Paint Spraying and SMART working, with at least two years’ experience.
• Proven colour matching techniques required to carry out paint rectification and touch up work.
• Experienced working with both water and solvency-based materials.
• Fully conversant with Health & Safety, relating to the Paint Refinisher role and equipment used.

RMS is an equal opportunities employer, if you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on this occasion.

Paint Technician Corby, Northamptonshire, England