Automotive Paint Technician
35,000 to 42,000 per annum
Hoddesdon
Monday to Friday, 7 am to 4 pm
Full time
Permanent
Our client is an award-winning commercial vehicle repair bodyshop. Working with all the major UK insurers and numerous blue chip businesses, the company is growing rapidly and looking to expand their team.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic people to join the organisation and drive that growth forward.
We are looking for an Automotive Paint Sprayer for the repair site in Hoddesdon.
The team work hard in a very fast paced industry to make sure that the customer is always happy with the repairs to their vehicle. It is a fun and friendly team who work closely to ensure that the jobs are carried out thoroughly.
- Operates and uses all body shop equipment properly and safely.
- Removes rust from metal, and grease and dirt from work surface.
- Masks and protects parts that are not to be painted or coated.
- Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface.
- Mixes paint according to specifications.
- Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired colour.
- Paints surface using sprayer or brush as appropriate.
- Inspects painted units for quality of workmanship, noting any runs, sags and unpainted areas.
- Heats and sprays wax onto products after they are tested.
- Maintains tools and keeps equipment clean and in a proper state of repair.
- Keeps work area clean.
- Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
- Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials. Reports any deviations to management.
- Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles.
- Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Salary 35,000 to 42,000 depending on experience
Location Hoddesdon EN11
Hours 7am to 4pm but negotiable 8am start
If this sounds like just the role you are looking for please apply today.
Thank you for your interest. Due to the high number of applicants we receive on a daily basis we are unable to reply to each application. If you have not heard from us in the next 7 days then I am afraid that you have not been selected for this role. However, we will keep your CV, and will contact you should a suitable role become available in the future.