PAINT SPRAYER / MET TECHNICIAN (Combined Role)

PAINT SPRAYER / MET TECHNICIAN (Combined Role)

OTE: £60,000

Salary: £35,000 - £60,000 + 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.

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