Paint Technician

5 days ago

Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Paint Preparation Technician – Road & Race Car Bodies

£ Competitive DOE

Newton Aycliffe

The new Escort MK1 RS by Boreham Motorworks is being built in Newton Aycliffe starting in 2025, would you like to join our Paint Shop team? The Recruitment Bunker are looking for skilled paint preparation technicians to join and build these sought after continuation cars at DRVN Automotive's centre for fabrication and paint excellence on Newton Aycliffe Business Park.

The first of several models in our range, this limited run of 300bhp/800kg road and race cars are officially licensed by Ford making this a unique opportunity to work on an incredibly significant project in the rich history of the brand. Blending a motorsport proven powertrain with lightweight materials including carbon fibre and thoroughly modernised components to deliver exhilarating handling characteristics, we strive to deliver a “peak analogue” driving experience to our customers.

The paint preparation technicians will be responsible for taking the “body in white” shells and panels created by our fabrication team and preparing them to receive a high-quality paint finish by one of our automotive painters. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and expertise in various paint prep techniques to ensure the definition and quality of the vehicle paint to an OEM+ standard.

Overview of the Role

Paint Preparation Technician – Road & Race Car Bodies

Rate - £ Competitive DOE

Holidays: 25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays

Pension

Employee Referral Scheme

Location: Newton Aycliffe, just 1minute off A1(M) Junction 59

Hours of work 7.30-16.30 Mon-Thurs, 7.30-13.30 Fri

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 fabrication, bodywork and paint, 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 2025, reflecting our unwavering dedication to growth and innovation.

Responsibilities

* Company Policies: Manage and follow the quality, health, safety, and welfare policies of the company

* Preparing bare metal surfaces of vehicle shells, panels and parts to a high standard ready for paint

* Filler work, hand sanding and finishing

* Preparing equipment and materials ready for use

* Masking relevant areas of the vehicle prior to application

* Preparing each work piece and moving panels and materials to the appropriate area of the facility at the start and end of each task, loading and unloading booths

* Maintaining and cleaning equipment and working areas each day

* Observe all health and safety methods and regulations and correct use of all PPE

* Following instructions from the senior paint team

Essential Skills

* Experience of working within a Paint Shop environment

* Understanding of the importance of prep to overall definition and paint finish of the final result

* Accurate masking ability with high level of attention to detail to ensure repeatable work to high precision

* A good working knowledge of industry best practice in paint technique and products

* Quality focussed approach with a pride taken in the end result and standard of each task undertaken

* Application and finishing of spray fillers and primers to a high standard

* Good eye for flattening and finish

* Be comfortable working on vehicles of high value

* Good attitude to teamwork, enthusiasm and the ability to take instruction

Desirable Skills

* Experience in an automotive paint and body setting in a low volume classic/prestige environment

* Polishing skills and detailing

* Proven skills in hand finishing and detail filler work with good working knowledge of abrasives/consumables

* A good working knowledge of cars and vehicle assembly processes

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

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