Mobile Cosmetic Paint Technician

Snows Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run automotive group is looking for a Mobile Cosmetic Paint Technician to perform refinishing work on vehicles, ensuring high-quality repairs. This position involves working from state-of-the-art mobile facilities covering Portsmouth and surrounding areas. Candidates should have experience in automotive paintwork, a valid driving licence, and the ability to work independently. Join a company focused on outstanding customer experiences and employee satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive paintwork and refinishing.
• Ability to manage workflow effectively.
• Use of PPE and safety measures to maintain a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct paint repair is performed on damaged vehicles.
• Select appropriate paint and perform required preparation before painting.
• Document all repairs completed on Auto Pad.

Skills

Experience preparing cars for painting through to refinishing and completion

Full Driving Licence

Work independently and be self‑motivated

Job description

Location: Portsmouth and surrounding areas, Hampshire. Category: Accident & Repair Centre – Southampton (SARC) (Bodyshop). Vacancy type: Permanent/Full Time. Salary: £55,000 OTE Competitive Salary (Uncapped).

Job Summary

Mobile Cosmetic Paint Technician

Role & Purpose

The Mobile Cosmetic Paint Technician is a member of the Mobile Operations and will report to the Smart Operations Manager. The Mobile Cosmetic Paint Technician is part of the off‑site team and is responsible for the refinishing of paint work including wheels on all vehicles at our Dealership sites. This includes the preparation stage through to completion, always achieving a high standard of repair. You will be working from one of our state‑of‑the‑art Mobile facilities, based in Portsmouth covering our Dealerships and surrounding areas.

Snows is a large, family‑run automotive group based in the South and South‑West of England. Our business differentiates itself from our competitors by delivering outstanding experiences for our customers, colleagues and manufacturer partners. Customer experience and colleague happiness is at the heart of our business, and we ensure that this focus is applied to everything that we do.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct paint repair is performed on damaged vehicles.
• Select appropriate paint and perform required preparation before painting.
• Maintain your vehicle and associated equipment, reporting any defects to management.
• Follow instructions on the job card regarding the re‑paint.
• Use PPE and take all safety measures to work safely and look after the facility.
• Supervise other team members as necessary.
• Report any problems to the SMART Ops Manager and liaise with other departments where appropriate.
• Manage your work flow.
• Carry out basic vehicle appraisals and costings.
• Discuss repair requirements with Dealerships.
• Document all repairs completed on Auto Pad.

Skills & Competencies

• Experience preparing cars for painting through to refinishing and completion.
• Full Driving Licence.
• Work independently and be self‑motivated.

Team Values

Honesty

We provide open and honest guidance with all our customers, both internal and external.

Integrity

We act with integrity, trust, and responsibility in everything that we do.

Respect for People

We are ambassadors for all our customers in promoting good working practices.