Automotive Painter

Paint Sprayer

Newton Aycliffe

The Recruitment Bunker are recruiting exclusively for an experienced Paint Sprayer. for a leading automotive company with stunning build workshops based in Newton Aycliffe.

Our client is experiencing a period of rapid growth having secured a long-term contract for exciting new bespoke hand-built vehicles to widen their existing product range. This role will suite a highly desirable car enthusiast, working for a company of fellow enthusiasts.

Overview of the Role

• Paint Sprayer
• Salary - £19p/h
• Holidays: 25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Location – Newton Aycliffe

Company Overview

The DRVN Automotive Group are a sector leading automotive group, specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of luxury automotive brands, recognised globally for our commitment to innovation, quality, and engineering, centred around a world-class customer experience.

The DRVN group have made some major recent announcements to launch some of Ford Motor Company’s most historically significant icons kick starting with the RS200 and MK1 Escort, giving engineers an amazing platform to not only showcase their engineering and design skills across various disciplines, but to work on the most amazing modernisation programmes ever to be seen.

Situated in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, our North East Site boasts a state-of-the-art production facility spanning 40,000 square feet. Equipped with specialised workshop bays dedicated to assembly, engine work, manufacturing, painting, and bodywork, our facility stands as a testament to our commitment to precision and quality. As we surge ahead, production at our facility is poised for rapid expansion throughout 2024, reflecting our unwavering dedication to growth and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Paint high end vehicles to a high standard
• Preparing the bodywork of the car ready for paint.
• Prepare vehicles, apply masking and polish
• Observe all health and safety precautions and regulations and make use of all PPE
• Prepare paint spraying equipment
• Maintaining and cleaning equipment and working areas
• Storing paints in the correct conditions
• Managing inventory of paints and equipment
• Learning and applying Liquid Paint Protection Films in clear and colour format
• Masking relevant panels prior to paint.

Essential Skills:

• Must be a confident and highly skilled Paint Sprayer with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working to a high standard of finish
• Ability to prep, mask and polish
• Team Player
• Be comfortable working on vehicles of high value
• Ability to paint vehicles to a high standard
• Good understanding of colour, colour matching and characteristics of various coatings and finishes
• Must be well organised and have great time management skills
• You must hold a full clean UK driver’s license and be willing to meet tight deadlines by working additional hours where required
• Must have full rights to work in the UK.

Please note we do not provide sponsorships to those who require it and will only accept applications from those who have full rights to work in the UK with no restrictions and IDLR/Full Settlement status. Please provide status on applications.

Our inclusive workplace welcomes and values all candidates from all backgrounds, we believe that diversity enhances our ability to innovate and serve our customers effectively. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.