Paint Technician

Job description

Bodyshop Paint Sprayer / Prepper / Polisher – Temp to Perm

Location: Livingston, West Lothian
Pay: £18.00 - £21.00 per hour DOE
Contract: Temporary, Ltd or Umbrella
Temp to Perm: Permanent opportunities available

Our client is looking for experienced Bodyshop Technicians to join their busy automotive repair operation in Livingston. We are currently recruiting for Paint Sprayers, Vehicle Preppers and Polishers, with opportunities for experienced candidates across all three areas.

These positions are initially offered on a temporary basis at £18.00 - £21.00 per hour, with the opportunity to move into a permanent position for the right candidates. Permanent salaries will be competitive and based on experience and skill level.

Roles Available:

Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Painter

• Preparing vehicles and panels ready for paint
• Mixing and applying paint to manufacturer and customer standards
• Colour matching and blending
• Priming, masking and refinishing
• Applying basecoat and clearcoat
• Ensuring a high-quality finish with minimal defects
• Previous automotive paint spraying experience required

Vehicle Prepper / Preparation Technician

• Preparing vehicles and panels for painting
• Sanding, filling and priming
• Masking vehicles ready for paint
• Removing imperfections and preparing surfaces
• Working alongside paint technicians and bodyshop staff
• Ensuring vehicles are prepared to a high standard

Vehicle Polisher / Polishing Technician

• Machine polishing vehicles following the paint process
• Removing paint defects, marks and imperfections
• Cutting and polishing painted panels
• Achieving a high-quality finish ready for customer collection
• Previous vehicle polishing or automotive refinishing experience preferred

About You

We are interested in speaking with experienced automotive bodyshop professionals, including:

• Paint Sprayers
• Vehicle Painters
• Automotive Paint Technicians
• Vehicle Preparation Technicians
• Preppers
• Vehicle Polishers
• Machine Polishers
• Bodyshop Technicians
• Automotive Refinishing Technicians
• Accident Repair Technicians

Candidates should have previous experience within an automotive bodyshop, vehicle repair, accident repair, commercial vehicle, car repair, fleet or vehicle refinishing environment.

Ltd and Umbrella contractors are welcome to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced bodyshop staff looking for ongoing work, competitive hourly rates and the opportunity to secure a permanent position with an established automotive business in Livingston.

Apply now for immediate consideration

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