Job description – Commercial Vehicle Paint Technician
BP Rolls Newport
OTE £60-£80K
At BP Rolls, we are one of the UK’s largest privately-owned vehicle repair groups, with over 60 years of experience in commercial vehicle accident repair, bodywork, and painting.
Our Newport Depot is equipped with industry-leading technology and supports some of the country’s biggest commercial fleets. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality and service.
Role Overview:
We are currently looking for an experienced Commercial Vehicle Painter to join our skilled team at our Newport Commercial Paint Unit.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in painting medium to large commercial vehicles such as HGVs, buses, and trailers. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work in a professional and well-established environment where quality and craftsmanship are valued.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare commercial vehicles for paintwork including sanding, masking, degreasing, and priming.
- Mix and apply paint coatings using a variety of spray equipment.
- Achieve a high-quality finish in line with BP Rolls’ standards and customer specifications.
- Carry out panel preparation and minor filler work where required.
- Work with various paint systems and commercial refinishing brands.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the paint booth and work area.
- Inspect finished work for quality assurance and ensure defects are rectified.
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental protocols across the Newport site.
Requirements:
- Min 3 years Previous experience painting commercial vehicles (HGVs, trailers, LCV's, etc.) is essential.
- Skilled in using professional spray equipment and paint systems.
- Ability to carry out high-quality masking, priming, and finishing.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering a flawless finish.
- Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining standards.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
- Understanding of health & safety practices in a spray booth environment.
- Formal training or qualification in vehicle refinishing or bodywork (ATA/NVQ/IMI Level 2 or 3).
- Experience working in a commercial vehicle repair environment and physically able to work at heights as required.
45 hours Monday - Friday
Productive bonus - OTE £60-£80k
Company Pension
At BP Rolls Group, our aim is to deliver the best in everything we do, and we seek to employ individuals who share our passion for success.
BP Rolls: Driven by quality. Powered by people.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newport NP19 4SU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Qualified Vehicle Painting: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
