Senior Paint Technician – Precision Finishes & Mentorship

Evans Halshaw; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (incl. bank)

Birthday day off

Family leave policies

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Volunteer day

Long service milestones

Career development and training

Cycle to work scheme

High street discounts

Referral rewards

Job summary

Evans Halshaw Gateshead Bodyshop is seeking a Master Paint Technician with extensive automotive paint refinishing experience. You will deliver precise colour matches, complex refinishing work and mentor teammates within a supportive team environment.

The role offers a basic salary up to £36,400 with OTE from £46,400, plus a comprehensive package including a pension, life assurance and generous holiday allowance. Join Lithia UK for growth and recognition.

Qualifications

• Extensive automotive paint refinishing experience to a high standard.
• Advanced skills in surface preparation, colour matching, paint mixing, spraying and blending.
• Ability to identify causes of complex paint defects and plan rectifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex paint refinishing work to exceptional standards.
• Mentor and share technical knowledge with colleagues.
• Support continuous improvement and safe working practices.

Skills

Paint refinishing

Colour matching

Surface preparation

Spraying and blending

Mentoring others

Education

Body/paint qualification (City & Guilds, IMI or BTEC)

Job description

Evans Halshaw Gateshead Bodyshop is seeking a Master Paint Technician with extensive automotive paint refinishing experience. You will deliver precise colour matches, complex refinishing work and mentor teammates within a supportive team environment.

The role offers a basic salary up to £36,400 with OTE from £46,400, plus a comprehensive package including a pension, life assurance and generous holiday allowance. Join Lithia UK for growth and recognition.