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Automotive Painter
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Automotive Paint & Refinishing Specialist
Location: Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and skill level
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Automotive Paint & Refinishing Specialist to join our growing vehicle repair team. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes real pride in their work and has a strong eye for colour, finish and detail. You will be responsible for preparing and refinishing vehicles to a consistently high standard, from minor cosmetic repairs through to larger paintwork.
We are looking for someone who understands that quality is in the detail — achieving accurate colour matches, seamless blends and a high-quality finish every time.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare vehicles and panels for painting, including sanding, masking, priming and preparation.
- Carry out spot repairs, SMART repairs, panel refinishing and full panel painting.
- Colour match accurately using modern paint systems and colour-matching technology.
- Carry out blending and fading techniques to achieve seamless repairs.
- Mix and apply automotive paint, primers, clear coats and other refinishing products.
- Identify and rectify paint defects, imperfections and finish issues.
- Maintain consistently high standards of preparation and paint application.
- Ensure vehicles are properly masked and protected throughout the repair process.
- Work efficiently while maintaining excellent quality standards.
- Keep the spray booth, preparation areas and equipment clean, organised and maintained.
- Follow all health & safety and manufacturer requirements.
- Work closely with the wider repair team to ensure vehicles are completed to specification and on time.
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About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience as an Automotive Paint Technician / Vehicle Painter / Paint Specialist.
- Strong knowledge of automotive paint systems and refinishing processes.
- Excellent colour-matching and blending skills.
- High attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
- The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
- Experience working to tight deadlines without compromising quality.
- A professional attitude and reliable approach.
- Good knowledge of workshop health & safety procedures.
- The ability to identify and resolve paint and finish defects.
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Desirable Experience
- Experience with:
- SMART and cosmetic repairs
- High-end or prestige vehicles
- Water-based paint systems
- Digital colour-matching systems
- Paint correction and finishing
- Ceramic coatings or detailing
- Plastic and composite components
- Complex colour blends and difficult colours
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience and ability.
- A professional, modern working environment.
- Quality equipment and materials.
- A varied range of vehicles and repair work.
- The opportunity to work on both everyday and prestige vehicles.
- A growing business with opportunities for progression.
- A team environment where quality workmanship is genuinely valued.
The Person We Are Looking For
We are not simply looking for someone who can paint a panel. We want a true paint specialist who understands preparation, colour, application and finish, and who takes pride in producing work that is difficult to distinguish from the original factory finish.
If you are highly skilled, take pride in your work and want to be part of a professional and growing automotive repair business, we would like to hear from you.
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