Automotive Paint Technician
£35,000 to £42,000 per annum
Location: Hoddesdon
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7 am to 4 pm (negotiable 8 am start)
Employment Type: 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.
Responsibilities:
1. Operates and uses all body shop equipment properly and safely.
2. Removes rust from metal, and grease and dirt from work surfaces.
3. Masks and protects parts that are not to be painted or coated.
4. Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain a smooth surface.
5. Mixes paint according to specifications.
6. Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce the desired colour.
7. Paints surfaces using a sprayer or brush as appropriate.
8. Inspects painted units for quality of workmanship, noting any runs, sags, and unpainted areas.
9. Heats and sprays wax onto products after they are tested.
10. Maintains tools and keeps equipment clean and in a proper state of repair.
11. Keeps work area clean.
12. Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
13. Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials; reports any deviations to management.
14. Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles.
15. 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.
16. Other tasks as assigned.
Salary: £35,000 to £42,000 depending on experience
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 daily, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr