Painter

Tru Talent; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tru Talent in West Hampstead is seeking a skilled Paint Sprayer to join our automotive team. You will prepare vehicles, mix paints, and apply finishes using spray guns, ensuring a smooth and precise finish.

You should be experienced with water-based paints, maintain equipment, and adhere to safety standards. A City & Guilds or ATA accreditation is preferred, with a solid work history in vehicle painting.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to produce high-quality paint spraying from start to finish.
• Experience with water-based paints.
• Stable work history in a car painting environment.
• City & Guilds qualification or equivalent ATA accreditation.
• Strong up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, and priming surfaces.
• Mix paint to match colours and apply using spray guns.
• Ensure smooth, even paint application without runs, sags, or imperfections.
• Perform touch-ups and finish work as required.
• Maintain and clean all painting equipment and keep a tidy workspace.
• Adhere to all safety and environmental regulations.
• Inspect finished work to ensure it meets industry standards and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain workflow and deliver high-quality results.

Skills

Paint spraying

Water-based paints

Vehicle painting

Team collaboration

Education

City & Guilds qualification or ATA accreditation

Tools

Spray guns

Job description

Paint Sprayer

Location:West Hampstead

Hourly Rate:Up to £25.00 an hour + Bonus

Hours:Monday to Friday45 hours (Flexible with start and finish time)

Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced paint sprayer / paint technician / car sprayer / automotive sprayer / car painter. You'll be confident with water-based paints and bring extensive hands-on experience within a vehicle painting environment.

Key Responsibilities of a Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician / Car Sprayer / Automotive Sprayer / Car Painter:

• Prepare vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, and priming surfaces
• Mix paint to match colours and apply using spray guns
• Ensure smooth, even paint application without runs, sags, or imperfections
• Perform touch-ups and finish work as required
• Maintain and clean all painting equipment and keep a tidy workspace
• Adhere to all safety and environmental regulations
• Inspect finished work to ensure it meets industry standards and customer expectations
• Collaborate with team members to maintain workflow and deliver high-quality results

Essential Skills and Qualifications for a Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician / Car Sprayer / Automotive Sprayer / Car Painter:

• Proven ability to produce high-quality paint spraying from start to finish as a Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician / Car Sprayer / Automotive Sprayer / Car Painter
• Experience with water-based paints
• Stable work history in a car painting environment
• City & Guilds qualification or equivalent ATA accreditation
• Strong up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques