In this role the responsibility varies depending on the type of place you work.

Once the vehicle has been through the panel process, it’s ready to paint. The Vehicle Damage Paint Technician will be involved with preparing the vehicle for painting.

The Technician will use different materials depending on the model of the vehicle (some of these materials are called base coat, clear coat, topcoat or lacquer) and will utilise various application processes.

Painting is carried out in a fully extracted spray booth wearing personal protection equipment. Specialist spray equipment is used for the application of the paint system. A Vehicle Damage Paint Technician will also determine the correct colour and mix paint using a formula, scales and a computer, as well as clean spray guns after use.

As a Vehicle Damage Paint Technician, you can often expect to:

• Use abrasives and prepare a panel for painting
• Mix paint and primer for the best colour match
• Mask a vehicle ready to be painted
• Polish a vehicle for fault rectification and final finish
• Carry out repairs either physically or using technology
• Get trained to understand and work with all kinds of vehicles and equipment

Remember every business is different, and every Vehicle Damage Paint Technician role is too, but if you speak to people who do this job they will say “It’s the best job ever” as you help to get people’s vehicles back on the road and looking as good as new.

This position is so important as it means that the Customer will drive away in their vehicle knowing it looks fantastic and you can’t tell it has been involved in an accident or been damaged.

Don’t worry as we know you may not have the experience just yet, but you may have some of the qualities already such as problem solving and working well as a team.

You will learn all about the role and businesses, and this will help you improve your confidence and give you the experience and support you need to be a great future employee.

So, if you want to be a great Vehicle Damage Paint Technician here are some of the things, you will need:

• To have good problem-solving skills
• To follow instructions, and have a good eye for detail
• Great teamwork skills to work well with others
• Are able to use your initiative once you are trained
• Great communication skills and a willingness to learn

A minimum of grade 4 (formerly C Grade) in English & Maths (GCSE or equivalent) is often but not always required.

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