Vacant job

Do you want to work with painting in a secure and forward-looking workshop chain? Werksta Hudiksvall is now looking for an engaged and meticulous body shop painter who wants to contribute to high-quality surfaces, efficient workflows, and a good team climate. With us, you become part of a workshop that values quality, safety, and continuous development.

Painting Work at Werksta Hudiksvall – Quality and Precision in Focus

As a body shop painter at Werksta Hudiksvall, you are responsible for preparing, painting, and finishing car bodies and parts according to manufacturer specifications and workshop guidelines. You work in modern facilities with well-equipped paint booths and in close collaboration with panel beaters, damage surveyors, and service advisors to ensure a smooth and quality-assured repair process.

Job Responsibilities – Preparation, Painting, and Quality Control

• Prepare surfaces: degreasing, sanding, masking, and priming

• Apply primer, basecoat, and clearcoat using the correct techniques and equipment

• Mix paint, follow color codes, use mixing systems, and document recipes

• Perform polishing and finishing to achieve the correct finish

• Collaborate with panel beaters and damage surveyors to plan work orders and delivery times

• Perform quality control and document completed work in the workshop system

• Follow safety procedures, handle materials in an environmentally correct manner, and contribute to orderliness in the paint shop

Requirements & Desired Qualifications

• Education or extensive experience as a body shop painter in the automotive industry

• Knowledge of modern painting methods, color systems, and environmental requirements

• Experience with paint mixing and use of spray guns

• Meticulous, quality-conscious, and solution-oriented

• Ability to collaborate in a team and work structured independently

• Category B driver's license is an advantage

• Swedish language skills (written and spoken) are required

Personal Attributes

• Responsible and meticulous with an eye for detail

• Positive attitude towards improvement work and involvement in the team

• Flexible, service-oriented, and confident in customer-facing situations when needed

What We Offer

• Secure employment with collective agreement and competitive salary

• Modern paint shop with good equipment and focus on working environment

• Opportunities for internal training and development in painting and vehicle repair

• An inclusive and equal workplace where differences are valued

• Strong team, good cohesion, and wellness benefits

Employment Type & Application

This is a permanent position with a 6-month probation period, full-time. Start date according to agreement. Submit your application today — selection is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. More information and career opportunities are available on our career page.

For questions about the position, contact Site Manager Thomas Eldh at 0720-763 887 at Werksta Hudiksvall.

About Werksta

Werksta is Sweden's leading independent accident repair workshop chain. We deliver high customer service, sustainable solutions, and work towards a secure, developing work environment where quality and collaboration are at the center.