Paint Technician

Tru Talent; Felbridge; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Flexible start times

Overtime available

Bonus potential (£10K)

Job summary

Tru Talent is seeking a skilled Paint Sprayer in West Sussex. The role involves preparing vehicles for painting, matching colours, and applying finishes using spray guns to a high standard.

You'll work 45 hours per week (Mon-Fri) with achievable bonus potential up to £10K, and health care. Flexible start/finish times and overtime are available to suit operational needs.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to produce high-quality paint spraying from start to finish.
• Experience with water-based paints.
• Stable work history in a car painting environment.
• City & Guilds qualification or ATA accreditation.
• Strong up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, and priming surfaces.
• Mix paint to match colours and apply using spray guns.
• Ensure smooth, even paint application without runs, sags, or imperfections.
• Perform touch-ups and finish work as required.
• Maintain and clean all painting equipment and keep a tidy workspace.
• Adhere to all safety and environmental regulations.
• Inspect finished work to ensure it meets industry standards and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain workflow and deliver high-quality results.

Skills

Paint spraying

Water-based paints

Car painting environment

Education

City & Guilds qualification or ATA accreditation

Job description

Paint Sprayer

Location: West Sussex

Salary:£50,000+ (Negotiable)

Hours:45hours per week Monday to Friday

Extras:Achievable Bonus worth £10K, Health care, Flexibility with start and finish times and over time available.

Our client is seeking a skilled and experiencedPaint Sprayer / Paint Technician / Car Sprayer / Automotive Sprayer / Car Painter. You'll be confident with water-based paints and bring extensive hands-on experience within a vehicle painting environment.

Key Responsibilities of a Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician / Car Sprayer / Automotive Sprayer / Car Painter:

• Prepare vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, and priming surfaces
• Mix paint to match colours and apply using spray guns
• Ensure smooth, even paint application without runs, sags, or imperfections
• Perform touch-ups and finish work as required
• Maintain and clean all painting equipment and keep a tidy workspace
• Adhere to all safety and environmental regulations
• Inspect finished work to ensure it meets industry standards and customer expectations
• Collaborate with team members to maintain workflow and deliver high-quality results

Essential Skills and Qualifications for a Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician / Car Sprayer / Automotive Sprayer / Car Painter:

• Proven ability to produce high-quality paint spraying from start to finish as aPaint Sprayer / Paint Technician / Car Sprayer / Automotive Sprayer / Car Painter
• Experience with water-based paints
• Stable work history in a car painting environment
• City & Guilds qualification or equivalent ATA accreditation
• Strong up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques