Paint Technician

Bodyshop Paint Sprayer / Prepper / Polisher – Temp to Perm

Location: Livingston, West Lothian
Pay: £18.00 - £21.00 per hour DOE
Contract: Temporary, Ltd or Umbrella
Temp to Perm: Permanent opportunities available

Our client is looking for experienced Bodyshop Technicians to join their busy automotive repair operation in Livingston . We are currently recruiting for Paint Sprayers, Vehicle Preppers and Polishers , with opportunities for experienced candidates across all three areas.

These positions are initially offered on a temporary basis at £18.00 - £21.00 per hour , with the opportunity to move into a permanent position for the right candidates. Permanent salaries will be competitive and based on experience and skill level.

Roles Available:

Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Painter

• Preparing vehicles and panels ready for paint
• Mixing and applying paint to manufacturer and customer standards
• Colour matching and blending
• Priming, masking and refinishing
• Applying basecoat and clearcoat
• Ensuring a high-quality finish with minimal defects
• Previous automotive paint spraying experience required

Vehicle Prepper / Preparation Technician

• Preparing vehicles and panels for painting
• Sanding, filling and priming
• Masking vehicles ready for paint
• Removing imperfections and preparing surfaces
• Working alongside paint technicians and bodyshop staff
• Ensuring vehicles are prepared to a high standard

Vehicle Polisher / Polishing Technician

• Machine polishing vehicles following the paint process
• Removing paint defects, marks and imperfections
• Cutting and polishing painted panels
• Achieving a high-quality finish ready for customer collection
• Previous vehicle polishing or automotive refinishing experience preferred

About You

We are interested in speaking with experienced automotive bodyshop professionals , including:

• Paint Sprayers
• Vehicle Painters
• Automotive Paint Technicians
• Vehicle Preparation Technicians
• Preppers
• Vehicle Polishers
• Machine Polishers
• Bodyshop Technicians
• Automotive Refinishing Technicians
• Accident Repair Technicians

Candidates should have previous experience within an automotive bodyshop, vehicle repair, accident repair, commercial vehicle, car repair, fleet or vehicle refinishing environment .

Ltd and Umbrella contractors are welcome to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced bodyshop staff looking for ongoing work, competitive hourly rates and the opportunity to secure a permanent position with an established automotive business in Livingston.

Apply now for immediate consideration

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