Paint Technician

Auto Skills UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is recruiting a Vehicle Paint Technician/ Paint Sprayer in Gloucester. The role covers a wide range of vehicles, including caravans, motorhomes, horseboxes and vans, with opportunities to work on diverse materials and techniques.

You will prepare, refinish and repair surfaces to high standards, using primers, basecoats and clearcoats with professional spray equipment. The position is full-time and permanent, offering a varied workload and professional development within a

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Vehicle Paint Technician or Paint Sprayer in an accident repair environment.
• Strong knowledge of automotive painting techniques, materials and preparation methods.
• Experience using paint mixing equipment and professional spray guns.
• Experience working on a variety of vehicles, ideally including larger or specialist vehicles.
• Knowledge of fibreglass, plastic and aluminium repairs.
• Experience with damp repairs and resealing would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality finishes.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A self-motivated, enthusiastic approach and a strong work ethic.
• Good communication skills and the flexibility to support the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, filling and masking.
• Mixing and matching paint colours to achieve accurate finishes.
• Applying primers, basecoats and clearcoats using professional spray equipment.
• Carrying out paint repairs and refinishing on caravans, motorhomes, horseboxes, vans and other vehicles.
• Repairing and working with fibreglass, plastics and aluminium.
• Identifying and repairing damp areas, including carrying out resealing work where required.
• Ensuring all repairs are completed to a high standard with excellent attention to detail.
• Working closely with colleagues to meet deadlines and maintain efficient workshop operations.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Following all relevant health and safety procedures.

Skills

Paint Sprayer experience

Accident repair experience

Automotive painting techniques

Paint mixing equipment

Professional spray guns

Fibreglass/plastic/aluminium repairs

Damp repairs & resealing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Communication skills

Tools

Spray equipment

Paint mixer

Job description

Vehicle Paint Technician / Paint Sprayer / Commercial Vehicle Paint Technician

Location: Gloucester

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience and qualifications

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (40 hours per week)

Holidays: 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Looking for a Paint Technician role that offers variety beyond the traditional bodyshop?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Vehicle Paint Technician to join an established and expanding specialist vehicle repair business in Gloucester. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Paint Sprayer with an accident repair background who enjoys working on a wide variety of vehicles and tackling different challenges.

Unlike a traditional car bodyshop, you'll be working on everything from caravans and motorhomes to horseboxes, vans and other specialist vehicles. If you have experience in vehicle refinishing, fibreglass, plastics and aluminium repairs and take pride in delivering exceptional results, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive salary, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• 40-hour working week, Monday-Friday.
• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Varied workload involving a wide range of vehicles.
• Opportunity to develop your skills across different repair materials and techniques.
• Established business with a strong reputation in the vehicle repair industry.
• Supportive team and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to play a key role in an expanding business.

The Role

As a Vehicle Paint Technician, Paint Sprayer or Commercial Vehicle Paint Technician, you'll be responsible for preparing, repairing and refinishing a variety of vehicles, ensuring all work meets high standards of quality and workmanship.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, filling and masking.
• Mixing and matching paint colours to achieve accurate finishes.
• Applying primers, basecoats and clearcoats using professional spray equipment.
• Carrying out paint repairs and refinishing on caravans, motorhomes, horseboxes, vans and other vehicles.
• Repairing and working with fibreglass, plastics and aluminium.
• Identifying and repairing damp areas, including carrying out resealing work where required.
• Ensuring all repairs are completed to a high standard with excellent attention to detail.
• Working closely with colleagues to meet deadlines and maintain efficient workshop operations.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Following all relevant health and safety procedures.

Occasional weekend work and attendance at trade shows will also be required.

About You

To be considered for this Vehicle Paint Technician position, you'll ideally have:

• Significant experience as a Vehicle Paint Technician or Paint Sprayer within an accident repair environment.
• Strong knowledge of automotive painting techniques, materials and preparation methods.
• Experience using paint mixing equipment and professional spray guns.
• Experience working on a variety of vehicles, ideally including larger or specialist vehicles.
• Knowledge of fibreglass, plastic and aluminium repairs.
• Experience with damp repairs and resealing would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality finishes.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A self-motivated, enthusiastic approach and a strong work ethic.
• Good communication skills and the flexibility to support the wider team.