Senior Paint Technician - Premium Auto Refinishing

Auto Skills UK; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £59,500+ DOE

Pay increase after probation

Mon-Fri 7am–5pm

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is recruiting a Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician for a professional Bodyshop in Rochdale. You will prepare and refinish vehicles, ensuring all paintwork is completed efficiently and to a consistently high standard.

This full-time, permanent role offers a salary up to £59,500+ DOE with a pay increase following successful probation, a structured Monday–Friday 7am–5pm week, and long-term career development in a quality workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional Bodyshop or accident repair environment.
• Recognised qualification in vehicle refinishing (NVQ / IMI / City & Guilds / ATA or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of modern vehicle paint systems, colour matching and refinishing techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality workmanship.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle surfaces for refinishing, including sanding, filling, masking and priming.
• Mix and apply paint using spray equipment and techniques.
• Carry out colour matching, blending and refinishing for a high-quality finish.
• Inspect completed paintwork and rectify imperfections.
• Work closely with panel beaters and other workshop technicians to maintain efficiency.
• Complete allocated repairs within timescales while maintaining quality.
• Follow health and safety procedures when handling paints and solvents.
• Maintain spray equipment, tools and the workspace in a clean, professional condition.

Skills

Paint refinishing

Color matching

Blending

Finishing techniques

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

NVQ/IMI/City & Guilds/ATA in Vehicle Refinishing

Tools

Spray equipment

Job description

Auto Skills UK is recruiting a Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician for a professional Bodyshop in Rochdale. You will prepare and refinish vehicles, ensuring all paintwork is completed efficiently and to a consistently high standard.

This full-time, permanent role offers a salary up to £59,500+ DOE with a pay increase following successful probation, a structured Monday–Friday 7am–5pm week, and long-term career development in a quality workshop environment.