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Location: Ireland Type: Full time, permanent Salary: Based on experience. About the roles We are growing our bodyshop paint team and hiring Spr... Role: Junior & Senior Spray Painters, Category: Construction & Property
Junior & Senior Spray Painters: (Company Name - Subscribers only)
Location: Ireland
Type: Full time, permanent
Salary: Based on experience.
About the roles
We are growing our bodyshop paint team and hiring Spray Painters at both Junior and Senior levels. You will carry out preparation, priming, basecoat, and clearcoat work to manufacturer and insurer standards, delivering a high quality finish on time.
What you will do
Core duties for all levels
Panel prep including sanding, filler work, and priming
Masking, mixing paint to formula, and booth spraying with HVLP guns
Apply basecoat, clearcoat, blends, and de-nib and polish to finish
Use spectrophotometer or camera to support colour matching
Complete job cards and quality checks and keep a clean, safe booth and prep area
Senior level additional duties
Advanced colour matching including pearls, tri-coats, and blends into adjacent panels
Plan workflow with estimators and parts to hit targets and KPIs
Mentor junior painters and apprentices and carry out final quality sign-off
Diagnose paint defects, recommend process improvements, and manage booth maintenance
Liaise with paint reps on materials, TDS, and compliance
What you need
Junior
Some bodyshop experience or a refinishing apprenticeship or related qualification in progress
Confident with sanding, masking, priming, and basic spraying techniques
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Full clean driving licence preferred
Senior
5+ years bodyshop refinishing experience with proven colour matching and blending skills
Expert use of HVLP guns, paint mixing systems, spectrophotometer, and polishing equipment
Able to read TDS sheets and apply OEM and insurer repair methods
Experience with plastic refinishing and SMART repairs is an advantage
Full clean driving licence
What we offer
Structured training, paint manufacturer courses, and clear progression
Overtime and potential performance bonus by agreement
Modern booths, prep bays, and high quality materials and equipment
PPE provided and strong safety culture
Work permits in Ireland
We welcome applications from candidates who already have the right to work in Ireland. For non-EEA candidates, employment permit support may be considered for suitably qualified applicants, subject to Irish Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment rules, available quotas, and meeting current minimum salary thresholds.
How to apply
Send your CV and a short note on your recent refinishing experience. Please include your level (Junior or Senior), notice period, and permit status if applicable.
For non-EEA Nationals, eligibility and requirements for an employment permit apply.