Automotive Prepper

TN United Kingdom; Daventry; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company with over 50 years of expertise in delivering exceptional paint finishes across the motorsport world. This role offers the chance to work on iconic vehicles, including Porsche and Ferrari, demanding high attention to detail and expertise in bodywork preparation. If you are passionate about precision and quality, this position allows you to showcase your skills in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the restoration of some of the most prestigious cars globally. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that values craftsmanship and excellence.

Qualifications

• Skilled in bodywork preparation with a focus on high-quality finishes.
• Experience with materials such as fibreglass, carbon fibre, and metals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for high-value vehicle restoration projects.
• Ensure flawless finishes through expert filler work and surface preparation.
• Work on iconic vehicles and participate in intricate restoration tasks.

Skills

Edge-to-edge filler work

Bodywork preparation

Attention to detail

Fibreglass work

Carbon fibre work

Aluminium work

Steel work

Plastics work

Motorsport experience

Automotive engineering

Job description

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Are you a skilled prepper, vehicle technician, or bodywork specialist with a passion for precision and high-quality finishes? We are looking for an experienced individual to join a leading company with over 50 years of expertise in delivering exceptional paint finishes across the motorsport world, including Formula 1, Formula 3, GT Cars, vintage cars, and more. This role demands a high level of attention to detail and strong edge-to-edge filler work, as you’ll be working on some of the most iconic vehicles in the world.

Role Overview:

Location: Daventry

Shift: 8am-5pm (Monday to Thursday), 8am-4pm (Friday)

Salary: £34,354 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare a variety of materials including Fibreglass, Carbon Fibre, Aluminium, Steel, and Plastics.
2. Perform expert edge-to-edge filler work, ensuring seamless, high-quality repairs and restorations.
3. Work on high-value projects such as Porsche, Ferrari, Lotus, and Jaguar Replica refinishing and restoration.
4. Conduct specialised race car restoration, including intricate accident repairs (e.g., recreating a 50-year-old race car wing).
5. Ensure surfaces are ready for primer and topcoat applications.
6. Demonstrate proven experience in bodywork preparation, including fibreglass, carbon fibre, aluminium, steel, and plastics.
7. Exhibit expertise in edge-to-edge filler work, achieving flawless, precise finishes.
8. Possess experience in motorsport, automotive engineering, aerospace, or similar high-performance sectors.
9. Maintain high attention to detail and the ability to deliver top-tier results in fast-paced environments.
10. Enjoy a competitive salary with overtime opportunities.
11. Have the opportunity to work on rare and state-of-the-art cars.
12. Work 20 shifts plus bank holidays.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of a team that works on some of the world’s most prestigious vehicles.

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