Paint Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Upton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Life insurance

GP/health support

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Paint Technician / Paint Sprayer for a permanent, full-time role in Slough. You will carry out high-quality vehicle refinishing and prepare surfaces for painting.

The role offers a basic salary of £22.00–£24.00 per hour, with an uncapped monthly bonus, Monday to Friday hours, and a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, and health support. Join an established accident repair centre and contribute to colour matching, masking,

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Vehicle prep

Finishing quality control

Teamwork

Job description

Paint Technician / Paint Sprayer - Permanent/Full Time

Location: Slough

Hours: 45 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday

Job Reference: 31834

Why Apply

• £22.00 – £24.00 Basic Salary with Uncapped Earning Potential
• Uncapped Monthly Bonus Scheme
• Monday to Friday Working - No Weekends
• Additional Paid Birthday Day Off
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Worth Twice Your Basic Salary
• 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

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

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