Paint Technician

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Paint Technician
About Haynes Heritage Engineering
Haynes Heritage Engineering is part of the Haynes Motor Museum. A world renowned, multi-award winning museum and visitor attraction located in South Somerset.

Haynes Heritage Engineering can trace its roots back to John Haynes OBE, and the iconic Haynes Manuals, founded in 1954.

For more than 35 years, the team have been expertly restoring, servicing and conserving client vehicles alongside the Haynes Motor Museum’s collection of over 400 veteran, vintage and classic vehicles.

Meticulous and highly dedicated engineers offer specialist restoration and servicing skills to an extensive national and international client base. The team deliver the full spectrum of engineering disciplines; from ground up restoration and bodyshop fabrication to mechanical work and a state-of-the-art paintshop.

Haynes Heritage Engineering are committed to providing the very highest standard of craftsmanship, restoring and preserving each and every vehicle for this generation and the next.

Why We Are Recruiting
Haynes Heritage Engineering is embarking on a journey of transformation to a centre of excellence for the restoration and preservation of Veteran, Vintage and Classic automobiles.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Paint Technician.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Workshop Manager to provide top level preparation and painting to a wide variety of vehicles.

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Who We Are Looking For
You will have a proven record in carrying out high end repair and painting of automotive vehicles.

We are looking for people who are passionate about our industry and our brand. The Haynes brand is a well-respected name in the automotive industry, and you will be carrying on that legacy.

With a practical “hands on” approach, you will be able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively, both within the Paint shop and the wider Workshop in general.

You will have worked in a Paint Shop for 3-5 years, preferably in Classic, Vintage and Veteran Restoration.

This is the ideal time to join the team at the initial foundation stage of the Workshop’s transformation with the exciting opportunity to shape our vision going forwards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 29 days holiday (increasing each year)
• Free on-site parking
• Staff discounts in the on-site café and gift shop
• FREE entry into the Museum for you and your family
• Training and development
• Pension scheme

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Primary Purpose of the Role
You will be responsible for:

• Carrying out high level surface preparation prior to painting
• Spray painting of a broad range of vehicles using our Classic Novol range of products
• Carrying out final polishing to ensure a high level of finish

Main Duties

• To carry out to a correct and safe standard, preparation for paint spraying and polishing post spray of a vehicle
• To keep an accurate account of hours worked, materials used, and work completed
• To prepare and refinish vehicle body surfaces
• To keep an accurate check on all paint and materials and ensure any discrepancies are reported
• To communicate in a polite and effective manner to customers and fellow employees
• To carry out assessments of vehicles and produce accurate estimates for repairs and paint work

Hours & Structure
The role is full time (40 hours per week) with some evening and weekend work assisting with shows and demonstrations.

You will report directly to the Workshop Manager.

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How to Apply
Please submit a covering letter outlining clearly how you match the key skills and key tasks listed above. If you believe you have transferable skills, please describe how these may suit the needs of this position. Please also send us a copy of your CV tailored to this specific role, highlighting all your relevant experience.

Please send these by email to michelle.evans@haynesmuseum.org

Salary £25,000 to £30,000 (dependent on experience)

Location Sparkford, Somerset BA22 7LH, just minutes off the A303, the main trunk road to the South West

Contract Permanent

The final deadline for this role is 9:00am Friday 17th February or sooner if a suitable candidate is found and employed.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

For more information visit haynesmuseum.org/jobs

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Yeovil, BA22 8JS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• painting: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/05/2023