Vehicle Body Repair & Paint Technician
New Yesterday
Shetland Powder Coatings & Autobody Repair is seeking a skilled and motivated Vehicle Body Repair & Paint Technician to join our workshop team.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in developing and growing an established workshop within Malakoff, serving both the local Shetland community and commercial clients.
We are looking for someone with solid experience in vehicle body repair and/or spray painting, ideally with multi-skilled capability across both areas.
*The Workshop*
Our facility includes:
· Dedicated vehicle spray booth
· Powder coating booth
· Large kerosene industrial oven
· Blast room
· Established customer base with strong local reputation
We are expanding our body repair and paint services to meet steady local demand.
*Key Responsibilities*
· Vehicle body repair (panel work, preparation, refinishing)
· Spray painting and finishing to a high standard
· Maintaining safe and organised workshop practices
· Contributing to workflow planning and job management
· Supporting growth of the body repair function within the workshop
Depending on experience, there is scope for the successful applicant to take on a senior / supervisory role within the workshop.
*About You*
Essential:
· Proven experience in vehicle body repair and/or spray painting
· Ability to work independently and to a high standard
· Strong attention to detail
· Good organisational skills
Desirable:
· Multi-skilled across both repair and paint
· Experience working in small workshop environments
· Interest in helping shape and grow a developing service
*What We Offer*
· Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
· Stable employment within an established Shetland company
· Opportunity to shape and develop the body repair function
· Varied workload including insurance, private, and commercial work
· Support from Malakoff’s wider engineering and HSQE teams
· Pension scheme
· Occupational health support
*Application and Further Information*
To apply, send your CV and a short message outlining your experience to enquiries@malakofflimited.co.uk. Telephone +44(0)1595 695544 if you have any questions on the role.
*For Applicants outside of Shetland*
Relocation support may be considered for the right candidate.
Shetland offers a strong community, exceptional natural environment, and high quality of life. This role suits someone looking for stability, independence, and a meaningful role within a small but capable workshop environment.
_We are an equal opportunities employer and all individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation._
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits: * Company events * Company pension * Employee discount * Health & wellbeing programme * On-site parking * Sick pay
Work authorisation: * United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
- Location:
- Gb
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Install