Paint Technician

Got People Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive repair firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Paint Technician to join their team. The role involves accurately undertaking panel repair and repainting of vehicles while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates should have experience in panel repair and a commitment to customer satisfaction. This position offers competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Stable working hours

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in panel repair/replacement and painting processes is preferred.
• Ability to work to safety, quality, and customer-satisfaction standards.
• Maintain tools and report any issues to the Bodyshop Manager.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the panel repair/replacement of motor vehicles.
• Prepare and repaint motor vehicles accurately.
• Detect and diagnose additional faults for repair.

Skills

Panel repair/replacement

Painting processes

Interpreting technical instruction data

Health and safety compliance

Quality control

Job description

Overview

Our client are looking for a Paint Technician to join the team. They are a group of body shops that have been repairing accident damaged cars for customers since 2000. With continuous investment in the latest technology and training, alongside standing as employer of choice in the area, this is a great time to join this growing business.

Objective: Accurately and skilfully undertake the panel repair/replacement of motor vehicles

Accurately and skilfully undertake the preparation and repainting of motor vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil all tasks to the customer’s complete satisfaction.
• Detect and diagnose any additional faults for further repair.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and complies with retailer, manufacturer and industry standards.
• Carry out all repairs according to best practice procedures.
• Ensure that where available manufacturer data and information is used.
• Interpret and implement technical instruction data.
• Meet acceptable safety and quality standards.
• Use all paint mixing schemes and drying areas/equipment accurately for all paint repairs.
• Objective: Fulfil all tasks to the customer’s complete satisfaction — Complete assigned jobs within the estimated repair/paint times; Safeguard the customer’s vehicle and its contents while in the workshop; Ensure that all vehicles comply with safety standards when returned to customers.
• Observe, recognise and report on vehicle paintwork.
• Report on the job card all faults or defects detected while working on the vehicle.
• Report any additional damage found when preparing the vehicle directly to the Estimator.
• Report accurately and correctly all components, materials, consumables and hours used on each vehicle repair, keeping wastage to a minimum. Keep the work area clean, tidy and free from hazards and ensure the oven is swept and cleaned before vacating.
• Check the condition and ensure the correct maintenance of tools, equipment and other materials in accordance with company policy.
• Undertake all other tasks and activities as requested by the Bodyshop Manager.

Requirements

• Experience in panel repair/replacement and painting processes is preferred.
• Ability to use manufacturer data and interpretation of technical instruction data.
• Ability to work to safety, quality, and customer-satisfaction standards; comply with health, safety, environmental and recycling policies.
• Maintain tools, equipment and materials in good condition and report any issues to the Bodyshop Manager or Health and Safety Officer.

Salary and Schedule

Salary for the Paint Technician is up to 50k per annum.

Mon - Fri 7:30am – 5:00pm (Saturdays when required).

20 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Application

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