Sunderland Ref: VA3569 TEC1 Benefits Competitive salary plus performance related bonus 29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service Pension contributions Referral bonus scheme Enhanced parental leave Enhanced sick pay Wagestream—a Financial Wellbeing app giving you ultimate pay control! Get paid when you want, save monthly, enjoy shopping discounts, explore your benefits, and even connect with a financial coach. Talk to us about flexible working VIP Awards – colleague recognition scheme Cycle to work scheme Benefits App – virtual GP appointments, employee assistance programme (EAP), cycle to work, high street discounts, discounted vehicle maintenance & repairs and so much more! Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training – paid for by the business Opportunities for career progression Commercial Paint Technician – Sunderland (Heavy Goods Vehicles) Join the UK’s leading accident repair group — where excellence, innovation, and integrity drive everything we do. Steer Automotive Group is expanding our Commercial Vehicle division in Sunderland, and we’re looking for an experienced Paint Technician with a focus on Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) and commercial fleets. This is a specialist role working on larger vehicles and complex paint finishes, supporting high-quality repairs that restore vehicles to professional road-ready condition. If you take pride in precision work, understand commercial paint processes, and want to grow within a forward-thinking organisation, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career. What You’ll Be Doing Preparing, masking, priming, and painting HGVs and commercial vehicles to manufacturer and company standards Applying a range of commercial and fleet coatings using approved systems and equipment Carrying out large-panel and full-vehicle paintwork with consistent, high-quality finishes Colour matching and blending across large surface areas Working efficiently to meet turnaround targets without compromising quality Maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant paint environment Collaborating with panel, prep, and commercial repair teams to deliver end-to-end repair quality What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a Paint Technician in a commercial, HGV, or large vehicle bodyshop Strong knowledge of modern paint systems and commercial coating processes Confidence working on large panels and high-build paint applications ATA accreditation (or willingness to achieve) is desirable High attention to detail and pride in workmanship A team-focused, reliable, and professional approach What We Offer Specialist commercial vehicle work with modern equipment and facilities Ongoing technical training and upskilling opportunities Clear career progression within a growing national group Supportive, team-driven workshop culture A business committed to quality, safety, and doing things the right way Apply now and bring your commercial paint expertise to Steer Automotive Group’s Sunderland site, helping set the standard in heavy vehicle repair.