Paint Technician

Octane Recruitment; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

GP and mental health support

Healthcare and wellbeing schemes

PayNow salary access

Discounts: retail, travel, fitness

Pension and Life Assurance

Training and development

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is recruiting for a Paint Technician / Paint Sprayer at the UK's largest repair group in Glasgow. The role offers a competitive salary with overtime and bonuses, plus progression opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence. Salary up to £44,000 base with a £6,000 bonus potential and overtime; hours are Monday–Thursday 7am–4pm, Fridays 7am–3:30pm, no weekends.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as a Paint Technician in the motor trade or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• NVQ/IMI/City & Guilds Level 3 or ATA qualification preferred but not mandatory with strong experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for paint, including sanding, masking and priming.
• Mix and apply paint to manufacturer standards.
• Carry out paint repairs and full resprays.
• Ensure work meets quality and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised workspace.

Skills

Paint Spraying

Automotive Refinishing

Vehicle Preparation

UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 / IMI / City & Guilds / ATA

Job description

Paint Technician /Paint Sprayer role with the UK's largest repair group. Great salary, benefits, overtime and bonus opportunities.

Must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.

Location-Glasgow

Salary -Up to £44,000 Basic + Bonuses (£6,000) + Overtime OTE 50kDOE & Qualifications

Days - Monday - Thursday, 7am - 4pm, Fridays 7am - 3:30pm, No Weekends

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Benefits:

• Competitive salary with clear progression
• Generous holiday allowance (increases with service)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• 24/7 online GP and mental health support
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing schemes
• Flexible salary access via PayNow app
• Retail, travel, and fitness discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Manufacturer-accredited training and development

Company

You would be working for one of the UK and Ireland's leading automotive retail and motor groups. Representing 38 volume and premium vehicle manufacturers across over 150 dealership locations, the business delivers top-tier sales, vehicle health checks, manufacturer servicing, and complex warranty repairs using state-of-the-art diagnostic technology.

Paint Technician Role:

• Preparing vehicles for paint including sanding, masking and priming
• Mixing and applying paint to manufacturer standards
• Carrying out paint repairs and full resprays
• Ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards
• Maintaining a clean, organised work area

Paint Technician Requirements:

• Full UK driving license
• 1+ years experience as an Paint Technician in the motor trade (main or used car dealerships, independents garages or used car supermarkets)
• Ideally you will be NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds level 3 or ATA qualified, but we will also look at time served only with a lot of experience
• Main dealership experience is ideal but not essential