PAINT SPRAYER / PAINT TECHNICIAN
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum
Earning Potential: Up to £74,000 per annum including overtime
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 7am - 5pm or 8am - 6pm, plus guaranteed Saturday morning overtime.
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT FROM THE EVERYDAY BODYSHOP?
If you're an experienced Paint Sprayer who enjoys the craftsmanship of vehicle refinishing rather than simply working through a production line of insurance repairs, this could be exactly the opportunity you're looking for.
This is a specialist vehicle restoration and refinishing environment where no two projects are necessarily the same. You'll have the opportunity to work on classic cars, older vehicles and specialist restoration projects, carrying out everything from detailed paint preparation and refinishing through to full vehicle resprays. It's an opportunity to put your experience and technical ability into work where the quality of the finished result really matters.
With earning potential of up to £74,000 per annum, weekday working and a varied workload, this is a chance to step away from the pressures of a conventional high-volume accident repair centre and work in a more specialist area of the automotive industry.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Salary equivalent of up to £70,000 per annum.
Guaranteed Saturday morning overtime - additional earnings of up to £4,000 per annum.
Total earning potential of up to £74,000 per annum.
Monday - Friday working pattern.
Choice of working hours: 7am - 5pm or 8am - 6pm.
Opportunity to work on classic, vintage and specialist vehicles.
Varied restoration, refinishing and full respray projects.
Opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist environment.
THE ROLE
This isn't simply a case of repairing damaged panels and applying paint to meet insurance repair timescales. You'll be involved in specialist vehicle refinishing, working on projects where preparation, attention to detail and the quality of the final finish are paramount.
The work includes classic car restoration, full resprays, paint refinishing and specialist vehicle bodywork.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing vehicles and individual components for painting.
Carrying out high-quality paint spraying and refinishing.
Undertaking full vehicle resprays and restoration paintwork.
Achieving excellent colour matching and consistent paint finishes.
Completing sanding, masking, priming and preparation work.
Working on a variety of classic, older and specialist vehicles.
Maintaining exceptional standards throughout each project.
Working alongside other skilled technicians to deliver quality restoration work.
ABOUT YOU
We're looking for an experienced Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician who takes genuine pride in their workmanship and enjoys producing exceptional results.
Ideally, you'll have:
Proven experience as an Automotive Paint Sprayer, Paint Technician or Vehicle Paint Refinisher.
Strong preparation, priming and paint application skills.
Experience completing full resprays and high-quality refinishing work.
Excellent attention to detail and colour-matching ability.
An appreciation of the different challenges involved in painting older and classic vehicles.
The ability to work independently and as part of a skilled team.
A genuine passion for producing quality finishes.
Experience in classic car restoration, prestige vehicle refinishing or specialist paintwork would be particularly advantageous.
APPLY TODAY
If you're a skilled Paint Sprayer who wants more variety, more interesting projects and the opportunity to earn up to £74,000 per annum, this is well worth exploring.
Move away from the repetitive nature of mainstream accident repair work and put your experience into specialist vehicle restoration and refinishing.
For more information or to apply, contact Chris at AutoSkills UK and quote job number 54790.
Right to Work: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to employment
