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Vehicle Paint sprayer/ Spray painter

Bicester
3 days ago
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Vehicle Spraypainter / Paintsprayer

We have a new opportunity working as a permanent Paint Sprayers for one of key transportation clients based in Oxfordshire.

The role is working Days and lates on a 2 week rotation Monday to Friday and comes with a basic salary of £43,500pa and an 8% uplift on Lates.

As a Paint Sprayer this will involve the preparation of all painted surfaces additional work on new panel fitting, sanding, cleaning etc. You will be responsible for preparing and painting the vehicle to specification, to a high quality within the agreed timeframe. 

As a Paint Sprayer you will carry out such task as:
Responsible for the marking out and spraying of Basecoat and Direct gloss colours.
Responsible for any touch up repairs and small paint repairs, prior to sign-off and vehicle delivery.
Responsible for assisting paint preparation i.e., marking up vehicles prior to paint.
Responsible for the safe operation of plant, equipment and/or hand tools associated with the paint-preparation & paint processes.
Preparing aluminium panels using an orbital sander
Preparing GRP panels and materials using orbital sander and various rubbing blocks
Identifying and repairing small dents in all aluminium panels
Identifying and repairing small imperfections in GRP products
Masking of windows, door apertures, lights, etc.
Experience for Sprayers:
Time Served in relevant discipline or 4+ years Relevant experience.
Technical Skills: Ability to read drawings as needed.
Good interpersonal skills.
Willing to undertake or provide training as required.
An awareness of general Health and Safety rules.
If your interested in this role and have the relevant experience, please click to APPLY

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