Vehicle Paint Sprayer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5233 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and MOTOR REPAIR NETWORK LTD is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5233 Vehicle paint technicians Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Vehicle Paint Sprayer
Location: AAR Mildenhall, 41 Hampstead Ave, Mildenhall, Bury Saint Edmunds IP28 7AS
Department: Activate Accident Repair
Contract type: Permanent, Full-time
About the role
We’re looking for a Vehicle Paint Sprayer to join our team, and play a key role in Activate Accident Repair.
Activate Group is a growing UK business approaching 1,000+ team members nationwide. This is an exciting opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that values its people and offers genuine development and progression opportunities.
About the role
Painting and prepping of Motor vehicles.
Key responsibilities
• Ensure customer satisfaction in the repair and painting of motor vehicles of all types.
• Carry out such work in a safe and economical manner.
• Observe, recognise and report on vehicle structure and paintwork.
• Interpret and implement technical instruction data.
• Accurately use paint mixing schemes and drying areas/equipment.
• Ensure that vehicles comply with safety standards when returned to customers, or that faults have been reported and noted on job card.
• Attain manufacturers' and/or estimated repair/paint times.
• Report all faults, defects noticed whilst working on vehicles.
Skills and experience
· ATA / NVQ level 3
· Good Communication skills.
· Good Decision Making/Problem solving skills.
· Good H&S knowledge/awareness.
· Good Time management skills
· Relevant industry experience and time served as a repair technician.
Benefits
We believe in rewarding our people for the great work they do. When you join Activate Group, you can expect:
- 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
- Personal health cash plan – claim back the cost of everyday healthcare such as dental and optical check-ups
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay
- Life assurance at three times your basic salary
- Free breakfasts and fresh fruit
- A birthday surprise for everyone
What you can expect from us
At Activate Group, we want everyone to have the tools and support they need to do their best work. We’re an innovative business that continuously reviews and improves our systems, processes and ways of working, making sure they support our teams to do their jobs effectively.
Every role at Activate Group is aligned to our wider business vision and purpose – making someone’s bad day better. You’ll understand how your role contributes to the bigger picture and how your work helps deliver excellent outcomes for customer and partners.
We believe work should be enjoyable. We make time to celebrate success, recognise achievements and bring people together at team events and company-wide celebrations. We’ll also support your ongoing development through regular feedback and career planning.
Whether you’re based in one of our contact centres in Halifax, Peterborough or Huddersfield, working at an Activate Accident Repair (AAR) site, or working from home, you’ll be part of a supportive culture where people are encouraged to succeed.
A bit about us
Activate Group is a fast-growing business approaching 1,000 team members nationwide.
We work with some of the UK’s largest fleets and insurance companies, supporting drivers that have been involved in road incidents through our contact centres in Halifax, Peterborough and Huddersfield.
We manage every step of the repair journey - repairing vehicles at our own Activate Accident Repair (AAR) body shops, as well as through a UK-wide network of trusted independent repair partners.
We also work with the UK’s largest vehicle manufacturers, supporting their approved repair programmes, and deliver innovative technology solutions to fleets, vehicle repair centres and dealerships.
Our purpose & values
Our purpose underpins everything we do: Make someone’s bad day better
Our values define how we work with our team members, customers and suppliers:
- Make it happen – Be accountable. Take the initiative, work fast, and do a great job.
- Strive for better – Be bold. Challenge the norm - make small improvements often.
- Win together – Be a team player. Win together, learn together, respect each other.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with MOTOR REPAIR NETWORK LTD, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Vehicle paint technicians (SOC 5233) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~5k in sample- Median £34,216
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
ONS publishes no quartiles for this occupation, so the shaded band is a rough guide.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. MOTOR REPAIR NETWORK LTD holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5233 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.