Bodyshop Spray Painter

Job Description

Due to expansion, we are recruiting for Bodyshop Spray Painters join Cox Motor Group’s team at Smartfix Rapid Repair Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the top 100 dealer groups in the UK.

We are looking for people who share our passion for our brands, all employees play a vital part in putting the customer first, delivering a great customer experience. We offer excellent opportunities to undertake further training and progress your personal development.

Working on a variety of vehicles to a high standard, all Paint Sprayer/Prepper technicians will be responsible for ensuring work is carried out to a very high standard, completed to tight deadline times. Applicants will need to be fully skilled and have previous Bodyshop experience.

You will carry out preparation, local paintwork, light filling repairs and cosmetic refurbishment on a range of vehicles.

Key responsibilities:

• Efficiently and effectively undertake painting and prepping on motor vehicles
• Work safely and responsibly, in line with current H&S (including COSHH), retailer and manufacturer regulations and guidelines
• Prepare panels to an exceptionally high standard
• Experience in water-based paints is necessary
• Time management and work schedule priority

Candidate Requirements:

• 2 years’ experience as a Prepper / Painter / Smart Repair
• Background in a similar automotive environment
• Full UK drivers’ licence
• Excellent communication skills

What you get in return:

• Competitive Salary offered (dependent on Experience) plus performance-based bonus
• 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service up to 36 days (pro-rata)
• Professional development – progression offered ranging from Master Technician, EV accreditation, MOT certification.
• Work Place Pension (after 3 months)
• Car Benefit Scheme (after 6 months and meets criteria)
• Employee discounts – Exclusive discounts on new cars and a range of aftersales services including; MOT, Bodyshop, Parts, Services and Tyres.
• Overtime available and paid at time and a half
• Uniform provided – including contribution toward safety boots
• Free Parking
• Employee of the month reward scheme
• Monthly Employee Competitions
• Length of Service recognition events
• Friendly atmosphere