Paint Technician

PAINT SPRAYER - SOLIHULL

Paint Technician / Sprayer required to join a prestige automotive manufacturer based in Solihull on a 3-shift rotation paying £29.22 per hour (PAYE).

A world leading, automotive manufacturer of prestige and high valued motor vehicles are seeking a Paint Technician to join their team of specialists. Two of the world’s most iconic brands come together to push the boundaries of innovations and set precedent for excellence, pushing the standards within the automotive industry.

They are currently seeking to recruit an Automotive Paint Technician / Sprayer to join their team on a contracting basis. Based in Solihull, working a 3-shift rotation pattern the successful Paint Technician / Sprayer will benefit from an uplifted hourly rate of £35.80 per hour (Umbrella PAYE – dependant on shift).

Working on specialist individual panels and components which require paint to high specification finishes, the Paint Technician / Sprayers day-to-day duties will focus highly on quality and precision production paint spraying to high standards in order to showcase the best of our client’s model range including high performance options, ultra-luxury products and limited-edition collection editions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PAINT TECHNICIAN / PAINT SPRAYER:

• Preparation of panels and parts for painting
• Colour matching and mixing of paints.
• Spray painting using various spraying techniques.
• Application of basecoats, primers, lacquers, and finishes
• Blending of paint
• Blow ins and smart repairs.
• Flattening and polishing using specialist methods
• Experience of working with a variety of paints including;
  
  • Solid and two-pack paints
  • Metallic paints
  • Pearlescent paints
  • Matte finishes
  • Special paints
  • Experience of working with prototype and high-end cars is desirable.
  • Working to strict health and safety standards using the required PPE
  • Working in a clean and tidy work manner

The ideal Paint Sprayer will have:

• A City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in and automotive disciple alongside an apprenticeship (desired)
• Experience within a Special Vehicle Operation environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and to achieve tight deadlines.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of H&S, C.O.S.H and environmental procedures
• Flexible attitude towards working hours as shifts and overtime will be required.
• Flexible attitude towards location as travel between sites may be required.

Working Hours: 36 hours per week

3 Shift rotation – Applicants must be available to work across all 3 shift patterns.

Earlies: 6am – 1.30pm (Monday to Thursday) & 6am – 12pm (Friday)

Lates: 1.30pm – 9pm (Monday to Thursday) & 12pm – 6pm (Friday)

Nights: 9pm – 6am (Monday – Thursday)

Pay Rate:

3-shift rotation paying £29.22 per hour (PAYE) per hour uplifted to £35.80 per hour to be paid via Umbrella PAYE

Please Note: This role is Inside of IR35.

The final pay rates offered are made up of three elements, Hourly pay rate, Holiday pay and Apex Recruitment’s contribution to the payroll administrator’s deductions.

For more information on the Paint Technician / Sprayer position, please apply today with your CV and should you be successfully shortlisted a member of the Apex Recruitment team will contact you to discuss further.