Prop Paint Prep Technician: Fast-Paced Finishing Expert

Model; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday day off

Company pension

Group life assurance

Health and wellbeing scheme

Free on-site parking

Annual team events

Props and décor to borrow

Job summary

EPH Creative’s Paint team at Thorp Arch near Wetherby is hiring for a hands-on prep painter. You’ll prep, repaint and touch up rental props heading to events, ensuring high-standard finishes that match the rest of the stock.

The role is site-based, with attention to safety, accuracy, and efficient workflow to meet tight event schedules. Ideal candidates have experience in paint preparation or decorative touch-ups, a good eye for colour, and strong time-management.

Qualifications

• Experience in paint preparation, finishing or decorative touch-up.
• Good eye for colour matching and finish consistency.
• Understanding of COSHH, PPE and safe working practices.
• Comfortable keeping task records and timesheets up to date.

Responsibilities

• Prep, repaint and touch up rental props as flagged by Warehouse or Paint Supervisor.
• Match colours and finishes; escalate complex work early.
• Handle quick-turnaround jobs while maintaining high standards.
• Support PPT tasks and wider paint duties when capacity allows.
• Record time and tasks daily, both on paper and digitally.

Skills

Paint prep

Attention to detail

Time management

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

EPH Creative’s Paint team at Thorp Arch near Wetherby is hiring for a hands-on prep painter. You’ll prep, repaint and touch up rental props heading to events, ensuring high-standard finishes that match the rest of the stock.

The role is site-based, with attention to safety, accuracy, and efficient workflow to meet tight event schedules. Ideal candidates have experience in paint preparation or decorative touch-ups, a good eye for colour, and strong time-management.