Vehicle Paint Sprayer / SMART Repairer with diamond cut wheel refurbishment experience
Location: Weston-Super-Mare BS22 8NA
Salary: OTE £48,000 for Vehicle Paint Sprayer / OTE £42,000 for Smart Repairer.
Hours: Monday to Friday – 7:00am to 4:00pm (No weekend working)
Join Drive Motor Retail – Where quality meets career growth
Drive Motor Retail is a trusted name in the UK automotive industry, known for delivering first-class service, exceptional craftsmanship, and career development.
We're expanding our Bodyshop team and looking for a skilled Paint Sprayer/SMART Repairer with diamond cut wheel refurbishment experience to join our high-performing site in Weston-super-Mare.
If you take pride in achieving flawless finishes and want a great work-life balance — we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
* Competitive Pay:
* Bonus Scheme: Based on efficiency and quality, not just output
* Pension: Salary Sacrifice
* Annual Leave: 24 days + bank holidays, rising to 27 with service
* Healthcare Cash Plan: Online GP access, dental & optical cover, children included
* Employee Discounts: On vehicle servicing, repairs, and purchases for you and your family
* Referral Bonus: Earn £1000 for successful Panel Beater/Paint Sprayer staff recommendations
* Training & Development: Ongoing manufacturer certifications and SMART repair upskilling
* Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday only — no weekend working.
Your Role
You'll work on a variety of vehicles performing cosmetic and wheel repairs to the highest standards. Whether you specialise in refinishing, minor damage repair, or alloy wheel refurbishment, your precision and pride in workmanship will help maintain our reputation for excellence.
We have recently purchased a DCR Pro+ (Alloy Wheel Lathe) which is a top of the range piece of equipment as we are always levelling up our professional set up.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out vehicle preparation, sanding, masking, priming, and refinishing
* Mix and apply paint to manufacturer specifications
* Complete SMART repairs, including small paint and panel corrections
* Refurbish alloy wheels to pre-damage condition.
* Deliver consistent, high-quality finishes and maintain workshop cleanliness
* Follow all health, safety, and environmental guidelines
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience as a Paint Sprayer, SMART Repairer with diamond cut wheel refurbishment experience.
* NVQ / ATA Level 3 (or equivalent experience) desirable
* Excellent attention to detail and quality-focused approach
* Confident using modern refinishing tools and spray systems
* Team player with good communication and time management
* Full UK driving licence (held for at least 2 years)
Why Drive Motor Retail?
* Competitive OTE and clear bonus structure
* Monday to Friday schedule — no weekends
* Training and development to grow your career
* Friendly, inclusive, and professional team environment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* To be considered for this role you must have recent Paint Spraying/Smart Repairer experience within an automotive industry company. If you do not progress these skills, we unfortunately will not be progressing you to the next stage.
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence - Held for a minimum of 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person