Vehicle Paint Technician

Berry Recruitment are looking for a Vehicle Paint Technician.

As a Vehicle Paint Technician , you will ensure the repair of motor vehicles of all types is carried out to motor manufacturer industry standards or repair methods.

Responsibilities of a Vehicle Paint Technician will include:
*Observe, recognise and report on vehicle structure and paintwork.
*Ensure that vehicles comply with safety standards when returned to customers, or that faults have been reported and noted on the job card.
*Removal and safe storage of vehicle components, fluids and gases as directed by work order.
*Removal and safe disposal of vehicle components and fluids as directed by work order.
*Quality control of all repairs, with final stage sign off.
*Report all faults, defects noticed whilst working on vehicles.
*Take care of equipment, special tools, personal tools and report any faulty equipment to your line manager.
*Actively make sure the repair method is in the job pack and is fully read, understood (e-scribe, manufacturer or other source) and always displayed with the vehicle.
*Observe, recognise and report on vehicle structure and paintwork.
*Interpret and implement technical service instruction data.
*Indent for replacement parts and record usage.Paint repair - to be able to accurately use paint mixing schemes, computerised scales, spray booths and drying lamps.
*Ensure that vehicles comply with safety standards when returned to customers, or that faults have been reported and noted on job card.
*Application of topcoat to manufacturer's specification.
*Preparation of repaired areas as directed by work order, in readiness for application of topcoat.
*General workspace cleanliness, protection of vehicles for overspray, booths and push through ovens emptied and compactor emptied.

Skills and experience required as a Vehicle Paint Technician :

*Previous experience in Bodyshop repairs
*Motor manufacturer qualifications and experience.
*NVQ Level 3 in Paint & Bodywork
*Knowledge of latest Waterbourne Technology.
*Aware of composite and aluminium repair.
*Bonding, sealer and filler repair skills.
*Full UK Driving licence.
*Team Player who uses initiative
*Flexibility and a can-do attitude.
*Cultural and organisational insight and takes responsibility for own actions

What can we offer you?
*up to �45K per annum plus Team Performance Bonus
*28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
*Length of service awards
*Life assurance
*Equipment purchase scheme
*Healthcare Cash Plan (including Gym and shopping discounts)
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Celebration Day (to use as you wish to celebrate a significant day in your life)
*Car Insurance discount with LV
*Employee Pension
*Employee Engagement Budget (money to go out as a team and have fun!)
*Access to Mental Health First Aiders
*Cycle to Work Scheme
*Refer a Friend Scheme (earn �1,000 for referring people to join the team)

If you are interested please apply and we will contact in due course.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.