Paint sprayers apply coatings and protective finishes to cars, vans, motorbikes and other vehicles.
£18,000 Starter
to£30,000 Experienced
46 to 48 a week
weekends on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You can take a college course that will teach you some of the skills you'll need in this job. Useful courses include:
Some colleges offer paint spaying as part of an engineering course. Check with local colleges for details.
You'll usually need:
A common way into this job is to complete an advanced apprenticeship in vehicle body and paint. You could also do an accident repair technician advanced apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You can apply for jobs in vehicle paint spraying if you've got experience and a qualification in vehicle accident and repair, motor manufacturing or engineering.
You can find out more about a career in paint spraying in the motor industry through Autocity.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could work in a workshop.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
Your employer may offer you the chance to work towards IMI Accreditation. This allows you to move up to paint technician and senior paint technician roles.
You could also become a shift supervisor, quality control inspector or workshop manager.
You may be able to set up your own paint spraying business or specialise in car customisation.