Paint Sprayer

Salary/rate:£46,000+
Type of work desired:Permanent
Desired work region:Cheshire
Relocation possible:No
Reason for leaving:New Challenge
References on file:8100
Sector:Paint Sprayer
Post Date:May 13, 2026
Ref:8100
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Meet Our Recruiter

About Profile

This candidate is a highly experienced and IMI-accredited Senior Paint Technician with more than 20 years working within automotive accident repair, prestige vehicle refinishing and bodyshop management environments. Their background combines exceptional refinishing expertise with leadership experience across premium and high-performance automotive repair operations.

They are fully qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Paint Technology and have extensive experience working with modern water-based paint systems, advanced colour matching techniques and insurance-approved repair standards. Their experience spans both hands-on refinishing and senior bodyshop operations, including managing workloads, mentoring junior staff and supporting insurance repair processes.

A major strength is their expertise within prestige and performance vehicle refinishing. They have worked extensively on high-end vehicles requiring exceptionally high standards of paintwork, colour accuracy and finish quality. Their knowledge includes advanced blending techniques, camera-assisted colour matching, aluminium repair processes and classic vehicle restoration.

Alongside refinishing expertise, they also bring strong operational knowledge from previous Bodyshop Manager and VDA responsibilities. Their experience includes BSI 10125 implementation, insurance estimate assessment, Audatex systems, supplier management and communication with insurers, engineers and accident management companies.

Professional, technically outstanding and highly respected within the automotive refinishing sector, they are now looking for a long-term Paint Sprayer opportunity where they can continue delivering high-quality work within a progressive accident repair environment.

Key Experience & Strengths

20+ years’ automotive refinishing experience
IMI Accredited Senior Paint Technician
NVQ Level 3 Paint Technician qualification
Prestige and high-performance vehicle refinishing
Advanced colour matching and blending
Water-based paint systems expertise
Insurance-approved accident repair processes
BSI Kitemark 10125 knowledge
Audatex, GT Global and Autoflow systems
Classic vehicle restoration experience
Bodyshop leadership and team management
Training and mentoring junior painters
Full UK driving licence

What They’re Looking For

Paint Sprayer role within a professional accident repair environment

Salary Expectations

£46,000+

Availability

4 weeks’ notice

Location

Looking for roles within up to 60 minutes of Macclesfield

This candidate would be a major asset to any accident repair centre or prestige automotive bodyshop seeking a highly experienced Paint Sprayer with exceptional refinishing standards, leadership experience and extensive knowledge of premium vehicle repair processes.

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