Plant and Commercial Spray Painter and Refinisher

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Row; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Spray Painter & Refinisher in Cumbria. You will be responsible for refinishing plant machinery and commercial vehicles, ensuring high-quality finishes. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a respected company.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Training and professional development opportunities

Chance to work on bespoke projects

Long-term role with a growing employer

Qualifications

• Experience in spray painting and refinishing plant machinery or commercial vehicles.
• Skilled in preparation, priming, and finishing techniques.
• Familiar with paint-related health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out surface preparation and masking.
• Apply professional paint finishes.
• Maintain equipment for consistent operation.
• Complete documentation to ensure quality control.

Skills

Proven experience in spray painting

Attention to detail

Technical specification adherence

Flexible approach

Education

Vocational qualification in paint refinishing

Tools

Spray equipment

Job description

Overview

Plant and Commercial Spray Painter & Refinisher – Cumbria + Competitive Salary

The Role: We are seeking an experienced Spray Painter & Refinisher to join a busy workshop team. You will be responsible for the complete refinishing process of plant machinery, agricultural and forestry equipment, and commercial vehicles — from surface preparation and masking to applying durable, high-quality finishes that meet both customer and in-house standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all preparation work including sanding, masking, priming, and filling.
• Apply professional paint finishes using spray equipment on machinery, vehicles, and bespoke fabrications.
• Maintain equipment to ensure consistent and safe operation.
• Work closely with fabrication and engineering teams to meet deadlines and specifications.
• Complete documentation for all work, ensuring quality control at every stage.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards in the workshop.

Candidate

• Proven experience in spray painting and refinishing (plant machinery, commercial vehicles, or heavy equipment preferred).
• Skilled in preparation, priming, and finishing techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and consistent delivery of high-quality finishes.
• Able to follow technical specifications and customer requirements.
• Flexible approach, willing to assist with wider workshop tasks as required.

Desirable

• Vocational qualification in paint refinishing or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of two-pack paints, coatings, and colour matching.
• Experience across a range of finishes and refinishing methods.
• Familiarity with paint-related health, safety, and environmental compliance.

The Package

• Competitive salary package (DOE).
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Chance to work on bespoke and specialist projects.
• Long-term role with a respected and growing employer.

Please email your CV to Conor Atay, Recruitment Delivery Consultant, [e-mail].