Vehicle Painter

Vehicle Painter – Thorne (DN8) – Leading Automotive Services Provider

Take your painting skills to the next level with a leading automotive services provider at a major vehicle distribution and refurbishment centre in Thorne.

You’ll be perfect for this role if you:

Have experience in vehicle painting and refinishing in a bodyshop environment
Take pride in delivering high-quality finishes to exacting standards
Are confident following manufacturer and company work instructions
Can work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and quality
Are flexible and ready to take on a variety of tasks day-to-day

What you NEED

• Proven experience as a vehicle painter or in automotive refinishing

• Ability to prep, mask, paint, and polish vehicles to high standards

• Knowledge of applying paint and primer according to manufacturer instructions

• Basic detrim and trim skills within a bodyshop setting

• Commitment to health & safety and environmental compliance (ISO 9001/14001 awareness is a plus)

What you’ll get in return
£36,400 per annum, with company benefits including pension scheme and employee support initiatives. You will have the opportunity to train and develop your skills within a leading automotive services provider, working in a modern, well-equipped facility with a supportive team.

Nice to Haves
Experience with manufacturer-specific paint standards, warranty repair procedures, or familiarity with workshop management systems and job logging.

Company Profile
Our client is a well-established automotive services provider specialising in vehicle distribution, refurbishment, and repair. The Thorne site plays a key role in preparing vehicles to the highest standards before they reach customers.

Role & Responsibilities
Apply paint and primer to vehicles following manufacturer and company work instructions. Prepare vehicles and panels to a standard that allows them to be refinished to high-quality standards. Mask vehicles ahead of painting and polish vehicles and panels post-paint. Carry out warranty repairs as required and perform basic detrim/trim tasks within the bodyshop. Ensure all repairs are efficient, cost-effective, and meet quality standards. Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health & safety legislation. Correctly log all jobs in the workshop system and follow management instructions. Embrace new methods, techniques, and training as required. Support the team and perform other reasonable duties to meet operational requirements.

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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