Paint Technician

Octane Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health cash plan including dental

Life assurance

Guaranteed holidays

Birthdays off

24/7 GP and mental health support

Employee vehicle leasing

Share schemes

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking a skilled Paint Technician/ Paint Sprayer for a permanent role in Slough. You will spray and refinish vehicles to high standards, prepare panels, perform masking and prep, and ensure accurate colour matching using modern spray equipment.

The role offers a £56,160 basic salary with uncapped bonus potential, a 45-hour week from Monday to Friday, 23 days holiday plus BH, and a comprehensive benefits package. Experience in busy bodyshops is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive paint spraying and refinishing.
• Strong colour matching and surface prep skills.
• High attention to detail and workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality vehicle paint spraying and refinishing work.
• Prepare vehicle panels and surfaces for painting.
• Complete masking, sanding, priming and preparation work.
• Mix and match paint colours to achieve accurate finishes.
• Apply paint using professional spray equipment.
• Carry out vehicle refinishing in line with industry quality standards.
• Inspect completed paintwork and rectify imperfections.
• Ensure consistent colour matching and high-quality paint finishes.
• Use modern paintshop equipment and refinishing techniques.
• Maintain paint spraying equipment and working areas.
• Complete repairs efficiently while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Work closely with other Technicians and bodyshop management.
• Follow workshop Health and Safety procedures

Skills

Paint spraying

Colour matching

Refinishing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent

Job description

Paint Technician / Paint Sprayer - Permanent/Full Time

Location: Slough

Salary: £56,160 Basic Salary + Uncapped Bonus

Hours: 45 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday

Job Reference:31834

Why Apply

• £56,160 Basic Salary with Uncapped Earning Potential
• Uncapped Monthly Bonus Scheme
• Guaranteed Average Bonus During Holidays
• Monday to Friday Working - No Weekends
• 23 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays
• Additional Paid Birthday Day Off
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Worth Twice Your Basic Salary
• Health Cash Plan Including Dental Cover
• 24/7 GP, Mental Health and Physiotherapy Support
• Employee Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Save As You Earn Share Scheme
• Retail Discounts and Cashback
• Ongoing Training and Career Development
• Opportunity to Work Within an Established Accident Repair Centre

Paint Technician Role

• Carry out high-quality vehicle paint spraying and refinishing work
• Prepare vehicle panels and surfaces for painting
• Complete masking, sanding, priming and preparation work
• Mix and match paint colours to achieve accurate finishes
• Apply paint using professional spray equipment
• Carry out vehicle refinishing in line with industry quality standards
• Inspect completed paintwork and rectify imperfections
• Ensure consistent colour matching and high-quality paint finishes
• Use modern paintshop equipment and refinishing techniques
• Maintain paint spraying equipment and working areas
• Complete repairs efficiently while maintaining high standards of workmanship
• Work closely with other Technicians and bodyshop management
• Follow workshop Health and Safety procedures

Paint Technician Requirements

• Previous experience as a Paint Technician, Paint Sprayer or Automotive Paint Technician
• Experience working within a busy bodyshop or accident repair centre
• Strong vehicle preparation, colour matching and paint application skills
• Experience carrying out professional automotive paint spraying and refinishing
• Ability to produce high-quality paint finishes
• Good knowledge of modern vehicle refinishing techniques
• Confident using professional paint spraying equipment
• Strong attention to detail and high standards of workmanship
• Ability to complete repairs efficiently while maintaining quality standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a workshop team
• Must have the right to work in the UK