Automotive Paint Technician (Contract, 2 roles avail...

Automotive Paint Technician Job Role: Automotive Paint Technician Location: Coventry Shift: Day Shift Pay Rate / Salary: Up to £30.00 per hour (Outside IR35) Benefits: Outside IR35 contract Up to £30 per hour Temp to perm opportunity Minimum 40 hours per week Opportunity to work on high-profile automotive programmes Modern workshop environment Potential UK and international travel The Company: A Coventry-based engineering and prototype specialist operating within the automotive, aerospace and future mobility sectors is expanding its Paint Team. The business delivers high-quality design, engineering and prototype solutions for global clients, supporting next generation vehicle development across complex and high-profile programmes. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit two experienced Automotive Paint Technicians. The Job Role Position: The Automotive Paint Technician will join a growing paint team working on prototype, restoration and production-level vehicle projects. This Automotive Paint Technician position will initially be offered on a contract basis, with a strong view to permanent employment for the right candidates. Responsibilities include: Preparing vehicle surfaces including cleaning, masking, sanding and priming Ensuring correct adhesion and uniform finishes Mixing and applying automotive paint using spray equipment Maintaining consistent and accurate paint application across multiple projects Carrying out finishing processes including buffing and polishing Inspecting finished work to ensure high cosmetic standards Following industry safety regulations and handling materials responsibly Maintaining a clean and organised workshop environment The Automotive Paint Technician will work as part of a dynamic team delivering high-quality refinishing across specialist automotive projects. The Candidate: The ideal Automotive Paint Technician will have 3-5 years' experience in automotive refinishing within accident repair, restoration, prototype or production environments. Must be confident in surface preparation, paint mixing, spray application and finishing processes. A strong eye for detail and commitment to quality control is essential. The Automotive Paint Technician must be comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment and contributing positively to a team. Experience working on prototype or custom vehicle programmes would be highly advantageous. Licence/Certification Required: Full UK Driving Licence preferred Relevant automotive refinishing qualifications advantageous Knowledge of PPE and environmental compliance standards essential Apply: To apply for the Automotive Paint Technician position, click the button below and one of our qualified consultants will be in touch