Automotive Painter - Honda Bodyshop

About the role

Al-Futtaim Automotive is looking for a skilled, detail-oriented Painter to join its Honda Service team in Oman. The painter carries out complete vehicle painting and refinishing work to manufacturer standards, covering surface preparation, paint mixing, application, polishing and finishing, while supporting efficient bodyshop operations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform complete vehicle painting and refinishing in line with Honda standards and insurer-approved repair requirements.
• Prepare surfaces by sanding, minor dent rectification, applying stopper, priming and paint preparation.
• Mix and tint paint accurately to match colour and finish.
• Apply primers, paints and coatings according to manufacturer specifications.
• Carry out machine compounding, polishing and finishing.
• Use paint mixing software and equipment, and maintain spray guns and painting tools.
• Monitor paint material consumption and keep accurate records.
• Meet productivity targets, follow workshop health, safety and environmental procedures, and take part in Honda technical training and certification.

Required profile

• ITI, Diploma or equivalent technical qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an automotive painter in a dealership, bodyshop or collision repair setting; dealership experience highly preferred.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Ability to meet physical demands such as standing, walking and lifting equipment.
• Good verbal and written English; Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• Paint preparation, priming, colour matching, tinting and polishing.
• Independent completion of the full painting cycle and use of spray guns and paint booths.
• Interpretation of repair orders, technical manuals and diagrams.
• Knowledge of paint mixing systems and software; familiarity with SAP or similar workshop systems is an advantage.