Spray Painter

Joe Duffy Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Joe Duffy Group is Ireland’s leading motor retailer with 24 locations and 20 franchises representing 13 brands, employing 600 people. The Vehicle Spray Painter will restore and refinish vehicles to pristine manufacturer standards in advanced cosmetic repair centres.

The role requires proven spray painting experience on premium or high-volume vehicles, knowledge of water-based paints and modern refinishing techniques, and a full, clean EU driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an automotive spray painter in premium brands or high-volume shops.
• Knowledge of modern refinish processes and water-based paints.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet targets under pressure.
• Full, clean EU driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for refinish and mask unpainted areas.
• Mix colours and apply primers, basecoats and clearcoats with spray guns.
• Inspect finishes for evenness and blend with vehicle; maintain spray booth and tools.
• Mentor apprentices and work with body shop team.

Skills

Spray painting

Automotive refinishing

Quality control

Detail orientation

Tools

Water-based paint systems

Computerised paint mixing

Job description

- Joe Duffy Body Shop Exit 5 M50, Dublin North Joe Duffy Group is Ireland’s leading motor retailer across 24 locations, 20 Franchises representing 13 brands, with a team of 600 employees and an enviable franchise portfolio of world-leading brands. At Joe Duffy Motor Group, Ireland’s largest motor retail network, a Vehicle Spray Painter is responsible for restoring and refinishing vehicles to pristine manufacturer standards. Working within their advanced cosmetic repair centres and body shop, the role focuses on delivering flawless paint finishes on premium new, used, and customer vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation: Preparing body repairs for refinish, masking unpainted areas and priming surfaces to create a flawless foundation.
• Paint Application: Expertly mixing, colour-matching, and applying primers, basecoats, and clearcoats using professional spray guns and water-based paint systems.
• Quality Control: Conducting rigorous visual inspections to ensure the paint finish is even, free of imperfections, and perfectly blended with the rest of the vehicle.
• Equipment Maintenance: Cleaning and maintaining spray booths, extraction filters, mixing machinery, and spray guns to keep a clean, hazard-free workspace.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Working closely with the body shop team, while mentoring apprentices within the Joe Duffy Group.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven track record as an automotive spray painter, ideally handling premium brands in a high-volume dealership or a professional body shop environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficient knowledge of modern vehicle refinish processes, computerised paint mixing systems, and water-based paint application.
• Attributes: A sharp eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to hit workshop targets under pressure.
• Licence: A full, clean EU driving licence is mandatory.

Salary & Benefits Package

• Salary Range: Industry leading salary, bonus and overtime opportunities.
• Core Benefits: Pension, Bike to Work Scheme, and a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Career Growth: Structured, industry-leading progression pathways via the Joe Duffy Group Academy, which frequently results in internal promotions into workshop management.