REQ ID: 129422
JOB TITLE: Skilled Paint Sprayer
SALARY: £44,925
POSTING START DATE: 22/08/2025
POSTING END DATE: 05/09/2025
LOCATION: Solihull
As a qualified skilled professional at JLR, you’ll bring to life era-defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. You’ll collaborate with other expert technicians and leaders in skilled roles, who lend their insight to help realise our vision of modern luxury. Your dedication to excellence will ensure our production lines run smoothly and meet the highest quality standards. Craft an exceptional career with us.
At JLR’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO), we create vehicles that are truly one of a kind. Every car is a bespoke masterpiece, crafted with precision, passion, and purpose. This is your opportunity to join a world-class team working on exclusive builds, from high-profile commissions to unique VIP vehicles - where no two projects are ever the same. If you’re driven by excellence and thrive in a high-performance environment, this is the role for you.
WHAT TO EXPECT
As an SVO Paint Technician, you’ll be responsible for preparing, painting, and polishing bodies, plastics, and carbon fibre panels to the highest standards. You’ll work on unique, non-standard vehicles that demand exceptional attention to detail and craftsmanship.
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+ Prepare and mask panels for paint application
+ Mix and apply paint finishes including Gloss, Satin, and Matte
+ Polish bodies and plastics to mirror finish and WCPA standards
+ Paint carbon fibre panels and non-commissioned “1 of 1” vehicles
+ Work on non-standard production vehicles
+ Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and 5S compliance
+ Collaborate with a team of experts to deliver exceptional results
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
We’re looking for a passionate, detail-oriented professional who takes pride in their work and thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment. You’ll be proactive, adaptable, and committed to delivering perfection on every project.
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+ City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Automotive/Engineering (Body & Paint)
+ Proven experience in body and plastic preparation, paint, and polish
+ Strong problem-solving skills in technical paint application
+ Experience working to show car standards
+ Ability to understand and execute complex repair processes
+ Excellent attention to detail and quality
+ Willingness to learn and support others in a team environment
BENEFITS
This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:
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+ Discounted car purchase scheme (open to family members, too)
+ A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available.
+ A competitive pension
+ A JLR company performance-related bonus
+ An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning.
+ Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.
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