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.

• 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.