Birchwood Motors is looking for a Trainee Paint Sprayer to join our in-house prep team. Some previous experience is required, ideally with a college qualification in vehicle body repair or refinishing (Level 1 or 2), and further on-the-job training will be provided.
You’ll mainly be refurbishing alloy wheels and carrying out minor cosmetic body repairs on our used car stock before it goes on sale. Duties include:
Refurbishing alloy wheels: removing kerb damage, sanding, filling, priming, painting and lacquering
Minor body repairs such as scuffs, scratches, stone chips and small dents
Preparing panels for paint: masking, flatting, filling and priming
Learning paint application, colour matching and polishing
Keeping the work area, tools and equipment clean and safe
We’re looking for someone reliable, practical and keen to learn a trade, with good attention to detail and pride in a quality finish. An interest in cars is a real plus. You’ll learn alongside experienced staff, with pay reviews as your skills develop.
Full UK Driving LicenceCollege qualification in vehicle body repair or refinishing (Level 1 or 2)
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Trainee Paint Sprayer
Company: Birchwood Motors Ltd Hours: Full-time Location: Cardiff, CF11 8EQ Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 9 Nov 2026 Closing date: 9 Dec 2026
Summary
Birchwood Motors is looking for a Trainee Paint Sprayer to join our in-house prep team. Some previous experience is required, ideally with a college qualification in vehicle body repair or refinishing (Level 1 or 2), and further on-the-job training will be provided.
You’ll mainly be refurbishing alloy wheels and carrying out minor cosmetic body repairs on our used car stock before it goes on sale. Duties include:
Refurbishing alloy wheels: removing kerb damage, sanding, filling, priming, painting and lacquering
Minor body repairs such as scuffs, scratches, stone chips and small dents
Preparing panels for paint: masking, flatting, filling and priming
Learning paint application, colour matching and polishing
Keeping the work area, tools and equipment clean and safe
We’re looking for someone reliable, practical and keen to learn a trade, with good attention to detail and pride in a quality finish. An interest in cars is a real plus. You’ll learn alongside experienced staff, with pay reviews as your skills develop.
Essential requirements
Full UK Driving LicenceCollege qualification in vehicle body repair or refinishing (Level 1 or 2)
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