Senior Bodywork Technician / Painter

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Bodywork Technician / Painter with experience in structural repair, preparation, and painting of cabs and components of heavy industrial vehicles. Key Highlights: 1. Structural repair and painting of heavy industrial vehicles. 2. Work with DAF protocols and tools, certified materials. 3. Continuous training in bodywork and painting procedures. DESCRIPTION Rieka Talent is looking for a **Senior Bodywork Technician / Painter** with extensive experience in bodywork and painting of heavy industrial vehicles. This position targets a professional capable of performing structural repairs, surface preparation, and painting of cabs and components to high-quality standards. You will work with official manufacturer protocols, dedicated tools, and DAF-certified materials for trucks. **Technical Responsibilities** * Repair of truck cabs and bodywork components: thick sheet metal, aluminum, plastics, and composites. * Frame bench work, alignment, and structural measurements. * Comprehensive surface preparation (sanding, fiberglass, filler, primers, and undercoats). * Painting of cabs and components: two-coat, three-coat, industrial polyurethane systems, touch-up, and full-body painting. * Color matching and use of spectrophotometer (where applicable). * Repair of bumpers, fenders, fairings, and panels. * High-precision finishing: thickness control, gloss, and curing. * Compliance with quality, safety, and internal DAF procedures. **Compensation and Benefits** * **Permanent contract**, plus **productivity-based incentives**. Amount dependent on experience provided. * **Indefinite-term contract**. * Modern facilities equipped with paint booth and dedicated preparation area. * DAF-certified materials and tools. * Continuous training in bodywork and painting procedures for heavy industrial vehicles. * **Monday to Friday** * 08:00 – 13:00 * 15:00 – 18:00 * Stable, professional, and highly specialized technical team. REQUIREMENTS **Requirements** * Proven experience as a **Senior Technician** in bodywork and painting. * Proficiency in sheet metal, industrial painting, preparation, and finishing techniques. * Experience with heavy industrial vehicles (highly valued) or heavy automotive sectors. * Ability to work autonomously and with precision. * Training in Sheet Metal and Painting or equivalent. * Driver's license B (C is an advantage).