Bodyshop Paint Prepper

Pybus Recruitment Ltd; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive repair firm is seeking a BodyShop Paint Prepper in Thurrock. The role involves preparing vehicles for paintwork, ensuring high standards of finish, and efficiently collaborating with the team. Candidates should have previous experience as a Prep Technician in a bodyshop, with excellent attention to detail and a strong work ethic. The position offers a salary between £40,000 to £45,000 plus bonuses and benefits, including pension contributions and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance related bonus

Pension contributions

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Prep Technician in a bodyshop or accident repair environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Ability to work well within a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Preparing vehicles for paintwork, including sanding, masking, priming, and panel preparation.
• Ensuring high standards of finish and accuracy in every repair.
• Working efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Strong work ethic

Job description

Thurrock, United Kingdom | Posted on 26/01/2026

• Salary Between £40,000 to £45,000 Basic + Bonus
• City Thurrock
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code RM2

Job Description

Job Title: BodyShop Paint Prepper

Location: Thurrock, RM20

Salary: Between £40,000 to £45,000 Basic + Bonus

Role is working Monday to Friday and normal daytime hours (no weekends) – 42.5 hours a week

Our client is one of the largest independent Accident Repair Groups in the UK and is an award-winning company with over 30 years of knowledge and expertise within the vehicle body repair sector. Having originated in the Midlands, the business is expanding rapidly through organic growth and acquisition throughout the UK.

They are dynamic in their approach and geared to completing outstanding repairs, by combining the latest techniques and most effective technology with delivering excellent customer service. They ensure that our are at the heart of what we do.

Whether it is minor car park damage or a road traffic accident our clients 193 repair centres provide a range of services that use modern repair methods to put your vehicle back to its pre-accident condition, ensuring we repair every vehicle with utmost pride and care.

They are now looking for a Vehicle Paint Prepper for their Accident Repair / Bodyshop in Thurrock.

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing vehicles for paintwork, including sanding, masking, priming, and panel preparation
• Ensuring high standards of finish and accuracy in every repair
• Working efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining quality
• Collaborating with the wider workshop team to deliver outstanding customer satisfaction

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience as a Prep Technician in a bodyshop or accident repair environment
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in your work
• Ability to work well within a team and independently
• A strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to delivering excellence

To apply for this exciting role, please submit your full CV in the strictest of confident to Grantat Pybus Recruitment on email: [e-mail] or call 0191 8237799

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance related bonus

Pension contributions

Opportunities for career progression due to ongoing business growth