Paint Technician

Lagofire; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in vehicle leasing seeks a Paint Technician to join their team in Coalville. The role involves preparing vehicles for painting and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should have experience in paint application and a passion for the automotive industry. The position offers a competitive rewards package and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Competitive reward package with annual bonus

15% non-contributory pension

28 days annual leave

Free snacks and fruit

Funded private medical insurance

Life assurance at 4x salary

Generous family leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in paint application and accident repair.
• Proficiency in primer application and paint mixing.

Responsibilities

• Apply primer, basecoat, and clear coat.
• Prepare vehicles for painting.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Technical Skills

Collaboration

Job description

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Description

Joining Vehicle Solutions, part of Motability Operations Limited, the UK's largest vehicle leasing company. Due to growth and the opening of our new state-of-the-art refurbishment centre, we are seeking a paint technician to join our vehicle reconditioning team in Coalville, Leicestershire. Reporting to the cosmetic team leads, the primary objective of this role is to ensure that vehicles are prepared according to reconditioning standards.

Our paint technicians play a crucial role in ensuring vehicles meet Motability Operations' performance and quality standards by enhancing the appearance of the paintwork.

As a paint technician, your daily tasks will include applying primer, basecoat, clear coat, and preparing vehicles for painting. You will have access to new booths, spray guns, market-leading products, and all necessary PPE.

Qualifications

We seek a diverse candidate passionate about the automotive industry, emphasizing quality. Your keen eye and technical skills will ensure vehicles are repaired to Motability standards. Proficiency in the latest methods and a collaborative approach in a dynamic environment are essential.

Minimum Criteria

• Legally able to drive a manual vehicle in the UK
• Experience in paint application
• Experience in primer application
• Accident repair experience
• Masking and vehicle preparation in booths
• Paint mixing experience

Benefits

Motability Operations offers a unique and purpose-driven environment, providing worry-free mobility solutions to over 700,000 customers across the UK. We lease a range of vehicles, including cars, wheelchair accessible vehicles, scooters, and powered wheelchairs, with insurance, maintenance, and breakdown assistance included.

We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, with a customer satisfaction rating of 9.8 out of 10. Our core values are Solutions, Change, and Care, which guide our work daily.

Benefits include:

• Competitive reward package with annual bonus
• 15% non-contributory pension (9% during probation)
• 28 days annual leave, with options to buy or sell days
• Free snacks and fruit in the office
• Volunteer day
• Funded private medical insurance
• Electric/Hybrid Car Salary Sacrifice and Cycle to Work schemes
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• Health screening for over 50s
• Additional voluntary benefits: charitable giving, critical illness, dental, health and cancer screenings, gym discounts, season ticket loans
• Employee discount app
• Access to healthcare apps like Peppy, Unmind, and more
• Generous family leave policies

Our Commitment to Diversity

We promote a diverse workforce, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. We foster a culture of inclusion where employees can flourish and are rewarded equally, regardless of race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or gender.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Specialty Trade Contractors

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Locations and Recent Postings

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Coalville, England, UK - 2 months ago

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