A Vehicle Paint Technician applies coats of paint and protective finishes to vehicles such as cars, vans and motorbikes to ensure they always look their best
Vehicles today are available in a rainbow of colours that are sprayed on by robots programmed to apply colour perfectly. Vehicles also sometimes need to be resprayed, when they are involved in collisions or other incidents, for example.
After an event like that, owners want their vehicles returned to as good as new. You could be the technician who ensures their paintwork is in top condition.
After developing the required skills under supervision you will start to work independently.
With more experience, you could transfer your skills to a car manufacturing facility, overseeing robots or training others to spray paint vehicles.
There’s no perfect career path or ideal way into your dream job.
But if you’re interested in education and training options that could be relevant to this role, you might want to consider:
Options available after GCSEs:
Schools and colleges each have their own career guidance plan and can provide detailed information, advice, and guidance on options and next steps.
You’ll be responsible for ensuring the correct colour match, preparing the vehicle surface and achieving a high quality final finish. This involves using tools such as spray equipment and materials such as primers, base coats, and lacquers. You’ll also use different drying techniques such as ultraviolet, infrared, and catalytic solutions.
This role can also be known by some other job titles including:
Painters
Vehicle Paint Sprayer
Paint Technician
Prepper/Painter
Refinish Technician
Car Sprayer
Applicants Technician
Maintenance Technician
