Automotive Colourist / Paint Mix Technician

Automotive Colourist (Paint Mix Technician)
£17.14 per hour (£35,749 per year)
BCA Thurleigh | Permanent | Any 5 from 7 Days | 09:30 - 18:00

We're looking for an experienced Automotive Colourist to join our busy Bodyshop operation at BCA Thurleigh.

Using industry-leading colour-matching technology and manufacturer-approved paint systems, you'll prepare accurate paint mixes and help deliver high-quality vehicle finishes.

This role would suit experienced Colourists, Paint Technicians or Paint Preppers looking to further their career in a fast-paced automotive refurbishment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify vehicle colours, variants and paint finishes.
• Achieve accurate colour matches using the latest technology.
• Mix and prepare paints to manufacturer specifications.
• Support high-quality repairs through precise paint preparation.
• Maintain excellent quality and finish standards.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Previous experience in a Colourist, Paint Mix Technician, Paint Technician or similar automotive paint role would be advantageous.
• A good understanding of colour matching, paint mixing and water-based paint systems
• A keen eye for detail and pride in delivering high-quality finishes.
• Comfortable working within a busy and fast-paced Bodyshop environment.

Our Benefits

• Access to the IMI-approved BCA Academy with ongoing technical training
• Opportunity to gain industry-recognised qualifications
• Clear career progression pathways across BCA's nationwide operations
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Exclusive discounts through BCA Rewards

BCA Academy

Our business is growing and evolving at a significant rate and we need to ensure we have the right people with the right skills in order to maintain its success. We need to build our own talent now for the future. It is for this reason we have our own IMI approved training academy. The BCA Academy is there to support your technical training needs.

As the automotive industry changes, we're changing with it - putting our people in the front seat for the journey. We're the number one in what we do for a reason and that's because of the people we have on our teams. If you want to be a part of a business like this; unrivalled, exciting and appreciative of the work you do, join BCA.

We are proud to be Level 1 Disability Confident and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.