De Snag Painter

De‑Snag Painter

Location:

Warwick, CV34 6TE

Hours:

37 hours per week – Monday to Thursday (06:00–15:30)
Rate:
Up to £18.43 per hour (PAYE, DOE)

Employment type:

Permanent

We are looking for a De‑Snag Painter with a strong eye for detail and pride in finish quality. This role sits at the final stage of production, making sure vehicles are completed to a high standard before they move on. You will be working on large commercial refuse vehicles, carrying out detailed cosmetic repairs and ensuring any imperfections are corrected before sign‑off.

• Identify and rectify paint defects such as runs, dry spray, contamination, scratches and minor damage.
• Carry out localised repairs and blend to achieve a consistent finish.
• Mask areas correctly to protect surrounding components during repair work.
• Flatting, polishing and preparing surfaces to restore paint quality.
• Inspect vehicles thoroughly to ensure all snags are corrected before release.
• Work around fully assembled refuse vehicles, including body panels, chassis areas and hoppers.
• Ensure all work meets strict quality standards at the final inspection stage.

• Experience in paint production, de‑snagging or vehicle refinishing.
• Experience working on commercial vehicles (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation and defect correction.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Good understanding of health and safety in a paint environment.
• High attention to detail and pride in finish quality.
• Comfortable working in confined or awkward positions around large vehicles.

• Hands‑on, varied work with full vehicles.
• Responsibility for final quality before dispatch.
• Opportunity to develop finishing and repair skills.
• Overtime available when required.

GP Quality Management is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.