Paint Sprayer - Aston Martin

Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire
Job Type: Full-Time

Manpower is proud to be recruiting on behalf of Aston Martin, one of the world''s most iconic luxury automotive manufacturers. Renowned for producing some of the most desirable high-performance vehicles in the world, Aston Martin combines cutting-edge technology, exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design to create vehicles that set the benchmark for luxury and performance.

We are currently seeking an experienced Paint Sprayer to join the Manufacturing Operations team at Gaydon. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on prestigious programmes including the Aston Martin Sports Car range, contributing directly to the creation of world-class vehicles finished to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.

If you are an experienced Automotive Paint Sprayer, Vehicle Painter, Automotive Paint Technician, Paint Refinisher, Body-shop Paint Technician or Vehicle Finisher, this role offers the opportunity to develop your career with one of the automotive industry''s most respected luxury brands.

The Role

As a Paint Sprayer, you will play a critical role within the Paint Strategy and Operations team, ensuring every vehicle achieves the exceptional finish expected of the Aston Martin name. Working in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for preparing and painting vehicle bodies and components while maintaining the highest levels of quality, safety and productivity.

You will inspect vehicles for defects prior to paint application, carry out detailed surface preparation activities and apply basecoat and clearcoat finishes using hand spray techniques. Your expertise will help ensure every vehicle meets the exacting standards required before progressing through the production process.

Working closely with Lead Technicians, Group Leaders and Quality teams, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while helping to resolve any issues that could affect vehicle quality or production performance.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will prepare vehicle bodies and components for paint application using a variety of surface preparation techniques, including adhesion promotion, degreasing and tack-off processes. You will inspect vehicle surfaces to identify any defects prior to painting and ensure all preparation work is completed to the highest standards.

You will apply basecoat and clearcoat finishes using specialist hand spraying techniques while maintaining consistency, accuracy and exceptional quality. You will monitor paint finishes throughout the process, identifying and removing contaminants between paint stages and carrying out any necessary rectification work to maintain Aston Martin''s renowned standards.

The role also involves maintaining spray equipment, hoods and airlines, ensuring all paint shop equipment remains operational and compliant with health and safety requirements. In addition, you may support other paint operations activities, including vehicle preparation and polishing, in line with production requirements.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for individuals with proven experience in automotive paint application, vehicle refinishing and paint preparation within an automotive manufacturing, bodyshop or vehicle production environment. You will have a strong understanding of vehicle surfaces, contours, paint systems and finishing techniques, together with the ability to consistently deliv