Company Description

KELPESH AUTO is a professional motor solutions and auto rescue service provider operating under Kelpesh Consults Limited. Established in 2023, the company has grown into a trusted brand delivering comprehensive vehicle support services across Uganda. The team is focused on reliability, quality workmanship, and timely service for a wide range of clients. KELPESH AUTO offers opportunities to work with diverse vehicles and modern repair techniques in a dynamic, growing automotive environment.

Role Description

The Car Painter is responsible for preparing and painting vehicles to a high-quality finish, following company standards and safety guidelines. Day-to-day tasks include surface preparation, masking, mixing and matching paint, applying primer and paint, and finishing with polishing or touch-ups as needed. The role also involves inspecting vehicles for paint defects, collaborating with mechanics and body repair technicians, and maintaining painting tools and equipment. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Kampala, requiring consistent attendance and adherence to workshop schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in vehicle surface preparation, including sanding, filling, masking, and priming.
• Proficiency in spray painting techniques, paint mixing, color matching, and application of clear coats.
• Knowledge of automotive paint types, paint systems, and basic body repair processes.
• Understanding of workplace safety practices, use of personal protective equipment, and safe handling of chemicals.
• Attention to detail with the ability to inspect and correct paint defects and ensure consistent finishing quality.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with automotive workshop tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow work instructions, manage time effectively, and meet job deadlines.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members and supervisors.
• Prior experience as an automotive painter or relevant vocational training is highly beneficial.
• Willingness to work on-site in wakiso temangalo and adapt to a fast-paced workshop environment.

• Preparing and painting vehicles to a high-quality finish, following company standards and safety guidelines.
• Surface preparation, masking, mixing and matching paint, applying primer and paint, and finishing with polishing or touch-ups as needed.
• Inspecting vehicles for paint defects.
• Collaborating with mechanics and body repair technicians.
• Maintaining painting tools and equipment.

• Vehicle surface preparation (sanding, filling, masking, priming)
• Spray painting techniques
• Paint mixing and color matching
• Application of clear coats
• Automotive paint types and systems knowledge
• Basic body repair processes knowledge
• Workplace safety practices
• Use of personal protective equipment
• Safe handling of chemicals
• Attention to detail
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Familiarity with automotive workshop tools and equipment
• Ability to follow work instructions
• Time management
• Communication skills
• Team collaboration

• Strong skills in vehicle surface preparation, including sanding, filling, masking, and priming.
• Proficiency in spray painting techniques, paint mixing, color matching, and application of clear coats.
• Knowledge of automotive paint types, paint systems, and basic body repair processes.
• Understanding of workplace safety practices, use of personal protective equipment, and safe handling of chemicals.
• Attention to detail with the ability to inspect and correct paint defects and ensure consistent finishing quality.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with automotive workshop tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow work instructions, manage time effectively, and meet job deadlines.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members and supervisors.
• Prior experience as an automotive painter or relevant vocational training is highly beneficial.
• Willingness to work on-site in wakiso temangalo and adapt to a fast-paced workshop environment.