ATA Paint Technician
10 days ago
Old Wives Lees
Job Title: ATA Paint Technician / Vehicle Paint Sprayer Location: Canterbury Salary: £51,621 - £56,314 Dependant on experience and qualifications Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent About the Role Our client, a leading organisation within the automotive accident repair and bodyshop sector, is looking to recruit an experienced ATA Paint Technician / Vehicle Paint Sprayer to join their busy workshop. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or experienced automotive paint technician / bodyshop painter / vehicle refinisher who takes pride in delivering high-quality finishes and restoring vehicles to their pre-accident condition. You will be working in a fast-paced bodyshop environment, carrying out full vehicle refinishing, paint preparation, and cosmetic paint repairs across a wide range of vehicles. With consistent workload and uncapped bonus potential, this is a great opportunity for an experienced ATA accredited paint technician or someone working towards ATA accreditation. Key Responsibilities • Carry out vehicle paint spraying and refinishing to manufacturer standards, • Prepare vehicles for paint, including masking, sanding, priming, and surface preparation, • Mix and match paint colours accurately to specification, • Complete smart repairs, refinishing, and cosmetic paintwork where required, • Ensure all work meets ATA and bodyshop quality standards, • Work efficiently within a busy automotive repair workshop, • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety within the paint area, • Collaborate with panel and MET technicians to ensure smooth workflow About You • Experienced Paint Technician / Vehicle Paint Sprayer / Automotive Painter, • Ideally ATA accredited in Vehicle Paint or Refinishing (or working towards ATA status), • Strong background in vehicle refinishing and accident repair bodyshop work, • Skilled in all aspects of paint preparation and application, • Experience working in a fast-paced bodyshop environment, • High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality finish, • NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Paint or Automotive Refinishing (desirable but not essential) What’s on Offer • Competitive salary / hourly rate with uncapped bonus potential, • Consistent workflow within a high-volume accident repair bodyshop, • 23 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off, • Company pension and life assurance, • Health & wellbeing support (including 24/7 GP access, dental and health plans), • Retail discounts and cashback schemes, • Discounted gym memberships, • Vehicle leasing schemes, • Financial wellbeing support Why Join? • Join a leading name in the automotive accident repair industry, • Strong investment in training, EV technology, and ATA development, • Long-term career stability with progression opportunities, • Supportive and professional workshop environment, • Excellent earning potential through bonus schemes If you are an experienced ATA Paint Technician / Vehicle Paint Sprayer / Automotive Refinisher looking to join a busy and rewarding bodyshop environment, apply today with your CV