Vehicle spray painter

Hough Green Garage Limited; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established independent accident repair centre in Widnes is seeking an experienced Paint Sprayer/Technician. The role involves preparing and spraying vehicles to high standards in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have NVQ3 in paint spraying or equivalent and at least 2 years' experience. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits including a company pension and free on-site parking.

Benefits

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in vehicle painting.
• Trained to NVQ3 in paint spraying or as a technician.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and spray vehicles to manufacturing standards.
• Perform quality control checks throughout each stage of the paint process.
• Clean and maintain all spray-painting equipment.

Skills

Flexible work attitude

Attention to detail

Good interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ3 in paint spraying or equivalent

Job description

Pay: £14.00-£20.00 per hour

Job Description

We require an experienced Paint Sprayer/Technician to operate in our independent Modern Accident repair centre. With new state‑of‑the‑art equipment, finding the right candidate is important to us. A&D Bodyshop is a well‑established family business with over 30 years in the breakdown industry. This is a great opportunity to join a company that prides itself on helping and supporting all local police authorities, major breakdown organisations and their customers in the movement of broken down and accident‑damaged vehicles.

As one of our employees you will be working in a fast‑paced ever‑changing working environment, facilitating the rescue and recovery of our vast customer base. If you have the drive and experience to work in a fast‑paced role and are looking to work in a supportive and welcoming environment, we will provide and encourage to help grow your skills and career.

Working hours are 8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Friday and alternate Saturday’s 8am-12pm. (overtime available).

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare (masking and sanding) and spray vehicles to manufacturing standards.
• Work as part of our paint team.
• Follow and understand repair instructions.
• Complete vehicle body repair, surface preparation and spray paint to an exceptional standard.
• Carry out paint correction to an exceptional standard.
• Perform quality control checks throughout each stage of the paint process.
• Prepare paint spraying equipment and bodywork of the car.
• Clean and maintain all spray‑painting equipment and personal protective equipment.

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Flexible work attitude.
• Trained to NVQ3 in paint spraying or as a technician, ATA accreditation, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification.
• Maintain your work area, tools and equipment to a high standard and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Strong team player continuously working to achieve individual and departmental sales targets.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work to targets and deadlines.

Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent

Benefits

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On‑site parking

Experience

Vehicle Painting: 2 years (required)