Bodyshop Paint Finisher

BODYSHOP PAINT FINISHER

Location: Bishop's Stortford
Salary: OTE Up To £40,000 (Basic Salary £30,000 - £35,000+ DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Looking for a Paint Finisher role where your eye for detail is valued, your skills are rewarded, and you can enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday working week?

If you're an experienced Paint Finisher looking for your next opportunity, this is an excellent chance to join a professional accident repair environment where quality workmanship and attention to detail are genuinely important. With an OTE of up to £40,000 and a basic salary of £30,000 - £35,000+ DOE, you'll have the opportunity to build your earnings while developing your career within a skilled Bodyshop team.

Working Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm, you'll benefit from a structured working pattern that keeps your evenings and weekends largely free. If you're looking for a stable, permanent role where your finishing skills make a visible difference to the quality of completed repairs, this could be an excellent next step.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• OTE up to £40,000




• Basic Salary of £30,000 - £35,000+ DOE




• Monday to Friday working pattern




• 7:30am - 4:30pm working hours




• Full-time, permanent employment




• Professional Bodyshop working environment




• Opportunity for long-term career development




• Stable working pattern

THE ROLE

As a Bodyshop Paint Finisher, you'll be responsible for the final stages of vehicle paintwork, ensuring repaired and refinished areas are correctly prepared, refined, and presented to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out paint finishing and correction work on repaired and refinished vehicle panels.




• Identifying and rectifying imperfections such as dust, runs, orange peel, and minor paint defects.




• Carrying out machine polishing, flatting, and refining using appropriate equipment and compounds.




• Preparing painted surfaces for final presentation and vehicle handover.




• Working closely with Paint Sprayers and other Bodyshop technicians to ensure repairs meet the required quality standards.




• Inspecting completed paintwork and carrying out any necessary refinishing or correction work.




• Maintaining polishing equipment, tools, and materials in good working condition.




• Keeping the working area clean, safe, and professionally maintained.

ABOUT YOU

This opportunity would suit an experienced Bodyshop Paint Finisher / Paint Finisher / Paint Refinisher with a strong eye for detail and pride in producing high-quality finishes.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Paint Finisher within a Bodyshop, accident repair centre, or automotive refinishing environment.




• Recognised qualification in Vehicle Refinishing (NVQ / IMI / City & Guilds / ATA or equivalent).




• Strong knowledge of paint finishing, machine polishing, flatting, and paint correction techniques.




• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing a high-quality final finish.




• The ability to identify and correct paint imperfections effectively.




• Good organisation and time management skills.




• A full UK driving licence.




• A commitment to continuous professional development.

If you're looking for your next challenge in Bishop's Stortford and want a role where your specialist finishing skills are genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.