Vehicle spray painter vacancies in Belgium
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As a vehicle spray painter, you apply paints and lacquers to the bodywork of vehicles by spraying, following the work sheet and the manufacturer's guidelines. You are also known as a car painter, a bodywork painter or a spray gun painter. You prepare the workstation and the vehicle, mix and prepare the paint, carry out the spraying and repair any paint defects. You also finish parts and surfaces, get the vehicle ready for delivery and keep your tools and workstation in good order. Working in the installation and maintenance sector for vehicles across Flanders and Belgium, you combine manual craft with a keen eye for colour and a flawless finish.
Typical tasks
- Determine the working method for the job
- Prepare the workstation and the vehicle
- Mix and prepare the paint
- Carry out the spraying on the bodywork
- Repair paint defects
- Get the vehicle ready for delivery
- Maintain the workstation, tools and work records
Required skills
- Skilled with a spray gun and colour matching
- Eye for a flawless, even finish
- Able to read work sheets and manufacturer guidelines
- VCA safety certificate is often required
- Careful work with paints and chemicals
What does a vehicle spray painter earn?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €17–€23 gross per hour. Your experience, colour and finishing skills and the sector influence your pay. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about applying via Werkvolk.
What does a vehicle spray painter do?
A vehicle spray painter applies paints and lacquers to the bodywork of vehicles by spraying. You prepare the workstation and the vehicle, mix and prepare the paint, carry out the spraying and repair any paint defects. You finish parts and surfaces and get the vehicle ready for delivery, always following the work sheet and manufacturer guidelines.
How much does a vehicle spray painter earn in Belgium?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €17–€23 gross per hour. Your experience, colour and finishing skills and the sector influence your pay. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
Can you start as a vehicle spray painter without experience?
Yes, many people start as an assistant or paint preparer and learn spraying on the job. Employers mainly look for a steady hand, an eye for colour and a safety-first attitude when working with paints. As you master the spray gun and finishing, you take on fuller jobs and paint defect repairs on your own.
What can you grow into as a vehicle spray painter?
Specialise in colour matching, special finishes or quality control and progress to technical responsibility for painting.
In which sectors and environments does a vehicle spray painter work?
You work in the installation and maintenance sector for vehicles, machines and craft. Most of the time you are in a spray booth or bodywork workshop, working on cars, trucks or industrial vehicles. The work suits people who like manual work and technique combined with a creative eye for colour.
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