Ashby Finance
Paint Technician
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Location: Daventry
Pay Rate: £30 per hour, Umbrella PAYE
Contract Basis: Ongoing
Day shift
Do you dream of crafting world-class vehicles and seeing your work shine on some of the most iconic roads in the world?
If so, this is your chance to join a luxury automotive brand celebrated for its bespoke restorations and unmatched attention to detail. At a state-of-the-art facility, you’ll work with a passionate team of master craftsmen to bring exceptional automotive visions to life.
This isn't just another paint job—this is an opportunity to contribute to the craftsmanship of rare, high-value cars that combine classic beauty with cutting-edge engineering. You'll join a close-knit team of master artisans who care deeply about precision, finish, and detail.
About The Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Paint Technician to join an existing team of experts with an eye for detail and finesse. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a company where quality supersedes speed and attention to detail is paramount in delivering iconic, and flawless vehicles.
You will be responsible for the paint lifecycle of luxury vehicles, working to bespoke and custom specifications. This role requires a broad range of skills, including paint preparation, spray painting, tinting, and colouring, ensuring the application of basecoats, primers, lacquers, and finishes.
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The Duties And Responsibilities As a Paint Technician
- Preparation of panels for painting, including priming, prep work, and masking
- Carry out full re-sprays and necessary repairs using various spraying techniques
- Application of basecoats, primers, lacquers, and finishes
- Working with a variety of paints including:
- Water, and solvent-based
- Clear over base
- Solid and two-pack
- Metallics, 3-stage Pearlescents, Candies, Matte lacquer, Satin, or Gloss finishes
- Special mixes
- Ensuring vehicles are flawless with no drip marks, tear-backs, or defects
- Flattening and polishing using specialist methods
- Ensuring all parts and panels are audited with relevant sign-off.
- Occasional panel repair (filler work) and light strip & refit
The Ideal Paint Technician
- Must have extensive hands-on experience of whole vehicle spray painting.
- Background in classic restoration, motorsport, or high-end vehicle builds is a major advantage
- Experience with carbon fibre components is desirable
- Meticulous attention to detail and pride in your work
- Confident working independently or as part of a team
- Good understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations
- Flexibility to work overtime when required
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Hours & Pay
- Hours: Day Shift: Monday – Thursday (7:00 AM – 4:30 PM), Friday (7:00 AM – 12.45 PM). Overtime opportunities available.
- £30 per hour Umbrella PAYE
Please note, this role is deemed inside of IR35. The Umbrella pay rate offered is inclusive of the Assignment pay rate, holiday pay, and Apex Recruitments contribution towards Employer Costs
Ready to Join the Team as a Paint Technician?
If this sounds like your dream role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now with your CV, and a member of our team will contact you to discuss the next steps. Rest assured, all applications are handled with the utmost confidentiality.
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