Vehicle Paint Technician

PDL Global Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of SMP Hire Ltd T/A KR Hire for two experienced Vehicle Paint Technicians / Spray Painters to join their team in Monaghan.

Employer: SMP Hire Ltd T/A KR Hire

Location: Glen Road, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan, H18 Y206

Number of Positions: 2

Salary: €36,605 per annum

Hours: 39 hours per week

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Description

The successful candidates will be responsible for preparing, spraying, refinishing and maintaining the painted surfaces of plant, machinery, vehicles and associated equipment to a high professional standard.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, filling, masking and carrying out other necessary preparation work.
• Inspect surfaces and equipment to identify defects, corrosion, damage or areas requiring preparation and refinishing.
• Select, prepare and mix paints, primers, coatings and finishing materials to the required specification.
• Apply primers, paints and protective or decorative coatings using professional spray equipment.
• Adjust spray guns, pressure settings and equipment to achieve an even, high-quality finish.
• Carry out colour matching, touch-up work and refinishing where required.
• Inspect completed work and rectify runs, imperfections, uneven finishes or other defects.
• Protect components and areas not requiring painting through appropriate masking and preparation techniques.
• Clean, maintain and safely store spray guns, painting equipment, tools and PPE.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe spray-painting/workshop environment.
• Work closely with workshop staff, mechanics and management to ensure equipment is prepared and completed within required timeframes.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures, including the correct handling, storage and disposal of paints, solvents and other materials.

Requirements

• Previous professional experience in vehicle, plant, machinery or similar spray painting/refinishing is required.
• Candidates should have practical experience in surface preparation, masking, paint mixing and professional spray application.
• Good knowledge of paints, primers, coatings and finishing techniques is required.
• Candidates must be able to identify and rectify paint defects and consistently produce a high-quality finish.
• Applicants should be confident using and maintaining spray-painting equipment, hand tools and PPE.
• Good attention to detail, organisational and time-management skills are required, together with the ability to work independently and as part of a workshop team.
• A good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements is essential.
• Relevant trade qualifications or specialist spray-painting/refinishing training would be advantageous; however, applicants with substantial relevant practical experience will also be considered.

To Apply

Please submit an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant spray-painting/refinishing experience.