Paint Technician

Evans Halshaw; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Leeds seeks a Paint Technician to carry out all aspects of paint spraying and minor repairs on vehicles. Essential requirements include a full UK drivers’ licence and a relevant Body and Paint Maintenance qualification. This role offers competitive earnings, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Join a dynamic team and contribute to exceptional customer experiences.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension and life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Internal referral rewards

Volunteering day off

Qualifications

• Full UK drivers’ licence required.
• Relevant qualification in Body and Paint Maintenance.
• Experience in painting preferred but not strictly automotive.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of paint spraying on vehicles.
• Prepare and maintain paint spraying equipment.
• Manage inventory of paints and equipment.

Skills

Painting experience

Attention to detail

Education

City and Guilds, IMI or BTEC in Body and Paint Maintenance

Tools

Paint spraying equipment

Job description

Evans Halshaw

Leeds Bodyshop

• Realistic earnings of £35,325 OTE with UNCAPPED BONUS
• Pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

Are you passionate about working with a wide range of vehicles, adding those ultra-important finishing touches?

We offer you the opportunity to work with both inspirational brands and pioneering products, in a dynamic and exhilarating environment

As a Paint Technician, you’ll be tasked with carrying out all aspects of paint spraying on a wide range of vehicles in our new, state-of-the-art workshops. Working with all the latest equipment, you will also be responsible for minor body repair work for vehicles.

To be a Paint Technician, it is essential that you hold a full UK drivers’ licence.

What does the role of Paint Technician involve?

• Carry out all aspects of paint spraying on a wide range of vehicles, as well as minor body repair work
• Prepare paint spraying equipment and bodywork of the car
• Maintain and clean equipment, as well as storing the paints in the correct conditions
• Managing inventory of paints and equipment

What do you need to succeed as a Paint Technician?

• A relevant Body and Paint Maintenance qualification City and Guilds, IMI or BTEC
• Experience in painting but not necessarily automotive

We offer fantastic development programmes for all team members who are committed and want to progress and fast track their career within an exciting and fast-paced industry. Alongside that, we have fantastic benefits including a wide variety of discounts.

This is a great place to realise your potential and unlock you career, hit the apply button and join us today!

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you're ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.

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