Spray Painter

Arnold Clark Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Carlisle is looking for a skilled Spray Painter to work in a busy workshop environment. You will restore accident-damaged and sales vehicles to a high standard. Ideal candidates will have previous spray painting experience, good attention to detail, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of up to £46,000 OTE, plus various benefits including healthcare and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Sick pay cover

Maternity and paternity packages

Salary review twice per year

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Spray Painter in a professional workshop.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Preparing vehicles for paintwork.
• Masking vehicles in preparation for paintwork.
• Carrying out minor damage repairs.
• Polishing to remove defects from vehicle paintwork.
• Mixing paint to apply to vehicles.
• Applying paint products correctly and to a high standard.

Skills

Vehicle Spray Painter experience

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Teamwork and initiative

Job description

We offer our Spray Painters:

• Up to £46,000 OTE plus benefits
• Additional opportunity to earn up to £9,000 every three years in performance-based bonuses – terms and conditions apply
• Carlisle Hyundai/Vanstore
• 44 hours per week
• Starting from 33 days’ annual leave, increasing with service
• Salary review twice per year
• Excellent opportunities to continue training and career progression
• Generous employee discounts
• Private healthcare and sick pay cover
• Maternity and paternity packages

Hours

Full time: Monday – Thursday 8am – 5.30pm and Friday 8am – 4.30pm

About the role

Working within a busy workshop environment, you’ll work on accident-damaged and sales vehicles to restore them to their former glory.

You’ll need to have previous experience, be energetic, efficient and happy to work on your own initiative to get every job done to the highest standard.

Essential skills

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Spray Painter in a professional workshop
• Good attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• The ability to work both as part of a team and on your own initiative

Day-to-day duties

• Preparing vehicles for paintwork
• Masking vehicles in preparation for paintwork
• Carrying out minor damage repairs
• Polishing to remove defects from vehicle paintwork
• Mixing paint to apply to vehicles
• Applying paint products correctly and to a high standard

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to a satisfactory reference and disclosure check.