Octane Recruitment – Automotive Recruitment

Posted: 28/07/2026
Job Ref: 31149

Paint Technician - Glasgow

Location: Glasgow
Salary: £49,000 - £50,000
Sector: Bodyshop
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: 31149

Job Description

Paint Technician - Glasgow
Salary – Up to £44,000 Basic + Bonuses (£6,000) + Overtime OTE 50k DOE & Qualifications
Days – Monday – Thursday, 7am - 4pm, Fridays 7am – 3:30pm, No Weekends
Ref – 31149

We have a new job vacancy for a Paint Technician in Glasgow. My client are one of the leading main dealerships in the area & they're rapidly growing, making it the best time to join. This role suits an experienced Paint Technician that’s looking for a long-term career with progression opportunities. If you're a Paint Technician in the motor trade, then apply now!

Paint Technician Benefits:
  • Great bonus opportunities
  • Fully paid training and development opportunities 
  • Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
  • Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
  • Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
  • Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
  • Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments
  • Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
  • Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
  • Access to home and technology vouchers
  • Company Pension 
Paint Technician Role:
  • Preparing vehicles for paint including sanding, masking and priming
  • Mixing and applying paint to manufacturer standards
  • Carrying out paint repairs and full resprays
  • Ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards
  • Maintaining a clean, organised work area
Paint Technician Requirements:
  • Full UK driving license
  • 1+ years experience as an Paint Technician in the motor trade (main or used car dealerships, independents garages or used car supermarkets)
  • Ideally you will be NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds level 3 or ATA qualified, but we will also look at time served only with a lot of experience
  • Main dealership experience is ideal but not essential
Octane Recruitment
Consultant – Al-amin Abiru
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Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.