PAINT SPRAYER / MET TECHNICIAN (Combined Role)
OTE: £60,000
PAINT SPRAYER / MET TECHNICIAN (Combined Role) Job Details:
Salary: £35,000 - £60,0000 + Company Bonus Schemes
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
Location: Sunderland
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Paint Sprayer / MET Technician (Strip Fitter) to join a leading, state-of-the-art Bodyshop. This is a combined role, ideal for a multiskilled technician who is confident carrying out both paint spraying and mechanical, electrical, trim strip and refit (MET) duties to manufacturer standards.
You will be working within a fast-paced accident repair centre, using modern equipment and repair techniques, delivering high-quality repairs and finishes while maintaining customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities of a Paint Sprayer / MET Technician
Paint Spraying Duties:
· Prepare vehicles for painting, including masking and priming
· Mix paint to ensure accurate colour matching
· Spray paint vehicles using water-based paint systems
· Carry out quality control checks to ensure a flawless finish with no defects
MET / Strip Fitting Duties:
· Strip and refit mechanical, electrical and trim components
· Repair damaged vehicles in line with manufacturer specifications
· Work efficiently in a busy accident repair centre
· Follow correct repair methods to ensure safety, quality and customer satisfaction
Skills and Qualifications
· Experienced Vehicle Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician with hands-on water-based paint experience
· Proven experience as an MET Technician / Strip Fitter within a busy bodyshop
· Able to complete paint spraying work to a high standard from start to finish
· Served a recognised apprenticeship and hold relevant qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ / VCQ / SVQ / ATA or equivalent)
· Strong team player with a self-motivated attitude and desire to earn bonus hours
· Excellent knowledge of current vehicle repair techniques and manufacturer standards
· Stable work history within the Bodyshop industry
If you think you are a good fit for this Paint Sprayer / MET Technician role, please contact Chris at Auto Skills and quote reference job number 53635.
Don't worry if your CV is out of date - get in touch and we can work that out later.
Auto Skills UK is recognised as a leading provider of temporary and permanent staffing solutions across the Bodyshop industry, from productive trades to senior management.
Paint Sprayer, Vehicle Paint Sprayer, Paint Technician, MET Technician, Strip Fitter, Prepper/Painter, Bodyshop Technician, Multiskilled Technician