PAINT SPRAYER / PAINT TECHNICIAN
 
Location: Swanscombe
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000+ Basic Salary DOE
OTE: £55,000+
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, flexible start time, 45 hours per week + overtime available on Saturdays, 9:00am - 4:00pm
 
Are you a skilled Paint Sprayer who wants a working day that fits around you? This role in Swanscombe offers a flexible start time, Monday to Friday, with the option of Saturday overtime when you want to earn more.
 
If you take pride in a flawless finish and an accurate colour match, and want to be part of a professional accident repair team, this could be the right next step in your career.
 
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Basic Salary: £40,000 - £50,000+ DOE.
- OTE: £55,000+.
- Flexible Start: Choose a start time that suits you, Monday to Friday.
- Saturday Overtime: Available 9:00am - 4:00pm for extra earnings.
- 45 Hours Per Week: A full-time Monday to Friday working pattern.
- Permanent Employment: A full-time, permanent position.
 
THE ROLE
As a Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician, you will refinish accident-damaged vehicles to a high standard, returning them to their pre-accident appearance using manufacturer-approved methods and paint systems.
 
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing vehicles for paint, including masking and final surface checks.
- Mixing paint and achieving accurate colour matches, including tinting and blending where required.
- Applying primers, base coats and clear coats to a consistently high standard.
- Blending repairs into adjacent panels for an invisible finish.
- Carrying out polishing and rectification work to remove any defects.
- Following manufacturer repair methods and paint system procedures.
- Working safely in the spray booth, following health and safety procedures and correct PPE use.
- Working with Panel and MET Technicians to keep repairs on schedule.
 
ABOUT YOU
- Previous experience as a Paint Sprayer or Paint Technician within an accident repair centre or Bodyshop.
- Recognised apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Accident Repair Paint (NVQ / IMI / SVQ / VRQ / ATA or equivalent).
- Confident with waterborne paint systems, colour matching and blending.
- A keen eye for detail and pride in producing a high-quality finish.
- Good understanding of safe working practices in a spray booth environment.
- A reliable, organised approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
 
APPLY TODAY
If you are a skilled Paint Sprayer or Paint Technician looking for a role in Swanscombe with a flexible start and the option to earn more through Saturday overtime, we would like to hear from you.
 
For more information or to apply, contact Chris at AutoSkills UK and quote job number 55097.
 
Right to Work: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to employment.