Vehicle Painter

Tru Talent; Copthorne; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Tru Talent is seeking a skilled Paint Sprayer in the Crawley area to join our automotive refinishing team. You will work with water-based paints in a vehicle painting environment, delivering high-quality finishes on schedule.

Candidate should have strong spray technique, experience with car painting, and a solid work history. The role involves a standard 45-hour week with a time-saved bonus potential and on-site work at our client site.

Qualifications

• Experience with water-based paints in a vehicle painting environment.
• Proven ability to produce a high-quality paint finish from start to finish.
• Stable work history in car painting environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, and priming surfaces.
• Mix paint to match colours and apply using spray guns.
• Ensure smooth, even paint application without runs, sags, or imperfections.
• Perform touch-ups and finish work as required.
• Maintain and clean all painting equipment and keep a tidy workspace.
• Adhere to all safety and environmental regulations.
• Inspect finished work to ensure it meets industry standards and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain workflow and deliver high-quality results.

Skills

Water-based paints

Automotive painting

Vehicle repair knowledge

City & Guilds / ATA accreditation

Proven high-quality finish

Education

City & Guilds / ATA accreditation

Job description

Paint Sprayer

Location:Crawley

Salary: £53,000 + £15.00ph Time saved bonus

Hours: Monday - Friday(45hours per week)

Our client is seeking a skilled and experiencedPaint Sprayer / Paint Technician / Car Sprayer / Automotive Sprayer / Car Painter. You'll be confident with water-based paints and bring extensive hands-on experience within a vehicle painting environment.

Key Responsibilities of a Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician / Car Sprayer / Automotive Sprayer / Car Painter:

• Prepare vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, and priming surfaces
• Mix paint to match colours and apply using spray guns
• Ensure smooth, even paint application without runs, sags, or imperfections
• Perform touch-ups and finish work as required
• Maintain and clean all painting equipment and keep a tidy workspace
• Adhere to all safety and environmental regulations
• Inspect finished work to ensure it meets industry standards and customer expectations
• Collaborate with team members to maintain workflow and deliver high-quality results

Essential Skills and Qualifications for a Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician / Car Sprayer / Automotive Sprayer / Car Painter:

• Proven ability to produce high-quality paint spraying from start to finish as aPaint Sprayer / Paint Technician / Car Sprayer / Automotive Sprayer / Car Painter
• Experience with water-based paints
• Stable work history in a car painting environment
• City & Guilds qualification or equivalent ATA accreditation
• Strong up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques