Paint Technician

Apex Resource Management Ltd; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Resource Management Ltd is seeking an experienced Paint Technician in Oldbury to join a specialist manufacturing and coatings environment, supporting automotive and OEM projects. The role focuses on delivering high cosmetic finishes within a fast-paced production setting.

You will handle preparation, priming, base coat, lacquer application, polishing and finishing on plastic and carbon fibre components, ensuring quality and attention to detail for long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an automotive or specialist coatings environment.
• Experience spraying automotive components, prototypes, show vehicles or refinishing work.
• Experience working with plastics and carbon fibre materials.
• Strong experience within preparation, paint and polishing processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Surface preparation of plastic and carbon fibre components.
• Carry out primer, base coat and lacquer application.
• Complete polishing and finishing activities to high cosmetic standards.
• Inspect painted components to ensure quality standards are achieved.
• Support production requirements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards within the paint area.
• Work collaboratively with production and quality teams.
• Support continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Automotive coatings

Spray painting

Quality focus

Team collaboration

Time management

Tools

Spray guns

Polishing tools

Carbon fibre prep tools

Job description

Paint Technician

Location: Oldbury

Contract (potential to go Permanent)

Salary: £37,544 - £43,472 per annum depending on experience

Working Hours: Night Shift - Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm - 12:00am

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Paint Technician to join a specialist manufacturing and coatings environment supporting high-quality automotive and OEM projects. This position is suited to a skilled professional who takes pride in delivering exceptional cosmetic finishes while working within a fast-paced production environment.

The successful Paint Technician will support the preparation, painting, polishing, and finishing of specialist components including plastic and carbon fibre. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-specification projects where quality and attention to detail are key.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Surface preparation of plastic and carbon fibre components
• Carry out primer, base coat and lacquer application
• Complete polishing and finishing activities to high cosmetic standards
• Inspect painted components to ensure quality standards are achieved
• Support production requirements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards within the paint area
• Work collaboratively with production and quality teams
• Support continuous improvement activities

The Ideal Paint Technician:

• Previous experience within an automotive or specialist coatings environment
• Experience spraying automotive components, prototypes, show vehicles or refinishing work
• Experience working with plastics and carbon fibre materials
• Strong experience within preparation, paint and polishing processes
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paint Technician seeking long-term career progression within a specialist manufacturing environment focused on quality and precision finishes.