Automotive Spray Painter - CHC

2 Cheap Cars Group Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

2 Cheap Cars Group Limited is seeking an Automotive Spray Painter / Panel & Paint Technician to join our Christchurch workshop. You will prepare panels, carry out body repairs and paint refinishing, refit components, and mix automotive coatings to our standards.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience in vehicle painting or related automotive work, with a strong eye for detail and a solid commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Vehicle Painting or progressive experience in the automotive industry with exposure to vehicle surface preparation, refinishing, or paint-related work.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• The ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle panels and surfaces to a high retail standard.
• Carry out body repairs, vehicle preparation, and paint refinishing work.
• Remove, repair, and refit vehicle panels, trims, and associated components.
• Mix and apply automotive paint coatings in accordance with company standards.
• Complete cosmetic repairs and restoration work on company vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles are repaired, prepared, and presented to a high standard within required timeframes.
• Maintain quality workmanship to minimise rework and vehicle returns.
• Accurately record labour, parts, and repair details.
• Meet productivity, quality, and compliance KPIs.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workshop environment.
• Follow Health & Safety policies and safe work practices.
• Participate in toolbox meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Hold and maintain a current New Zealand Driver Licence.

Job description

We have an Automotive Spray Painter position available to join our team. We value people who are organised, reliable, and who take pride in their quality workmanship.

As an Automotive Painter / Panel & Paint Technician, your responsibilities will include:

Prepare vehicle panels and surfaces to a high retail standard.

Carry out body repairs, vehicle preparation, and paint refinishing work.

Remove, repair, and refit vehicle panels, trims, and associated components.

Mix and apply automotive paint coatings in accordance with company standards.

Complete cosmetic repairs and restoration work on company vehicles.

Ensure vehicles are repaired, prepared, and presented to a high standard within required timeframes.

Maintain quality workmanship to minimise rework and vehicle returns.

Accurately record labour, parts, and repair details.

Meet productivity, quality, and compliance KPIs.

Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workshop environment.

Follow Health & Safety policies and safe work practices.

Participate in toolbox meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.

Hold and maintain a current New Zealand Driver Licence.

The above duties are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time to meet the operational needs of the business.

About you

To be successful in this position, our ideal candidate will have:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Vehicle Painting or progressive experience in the automotive industry with exposure to vehicle surface preparation, refinishing, or paint-related work.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.

The ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

Good time management and organisational skills.

A positive attitude and strong work ethic.

A commitment to workplace health and safety.