Specialist Vehicle Paint Technician (4-Day Week)

Linkit Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Linkit Recruitment is recruiting for an established vehicle manufacturer in Leeds seeking a skilled Vehicle Paint Sprayer or Prepper to join a specialist paint team. The role offers a four-day week and varied projects, with involvement from prep to finish.

You will prepare surfaces, apply primers and top coats, match colours, repair imperfections, and maintain equipment. You’ll work with specialist vehicle bodies and materials, taking pride in a high-quality finish.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle paint spraying or prep to a high standard.
• Ability to identify and correct imperfections for a professional finish.
• Practical skills with various vehicle body materials and components.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for paint (sanding, filling, masking, cleaning).
• Apply primers, base coats and top coats to a high standard.
• Mix paints and match colours to achieve the required finish.
• Identify and correct imperfections before and after painting.
• Work with specialist vehicle bodies and components.
• Carry out preparation, painting, repair and refurbishment work.
• Maintain equipment and keep the workspace clean, organized and safe.

Skills

Vehicle spray painting

Vehicle preparation

Finishing and colour matching

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Spray equipment maintenance

Job description

Linkit Recruitment is recruiting for an established vehicle manufacturer in Leeds seeking a skilled Vehicle Paint Sprayer or Prepper to join a specialist paint team. The role offers a four-day week and varied projects, with involvement from prep to finish.

You will prepare surfaces, apply primers and top coats, match colours, repair imperfections, and maintain equipment. You’ll work with specialist vehicle bodies and materials, taking pride in a high-quality finish.