Bodyshop Prepper

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £35,000 per

Mon-Fri with alternate Sat mornings

Ongoing development opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated Bodyshop Prepper to join a busy automotive bodyshop. You will prepare vehicles for painting, including masking, sanding, and priming, and assist with finishing to a high-quality standard.

The role offers a competitive salary up to £35,000 per annum, a Monday–Friday week with alternate Saturday mornings, and ongoing development opportunities within a reputable workshop.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bodyshop prepper or vehicle preparation role.
• Strong attention to detail and colour matching skills.
• Ability to work efficiently within a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable and punctual attitude.
• Good understanding of vehicle preparation, masking, sanding, and polishing techniques.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing vehicles for painting, including masking, sanding, and priming.
• Polishing and finishing vehicles after painting to ensure a high-quality finish.
• Assisting the bodyshop team with all aspects of vehicle preparation and finishing.
• Managing time effectively to meet production deadlines.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Ensuring all work is completed to industry standards and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Attention to detail

Colour matching

Team player

Reliability

Job description

We are currently seeking a dedicated Bodyshop Prepper to join a busy automotive bodyshop in Chelmsford, Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to a reputable team, ensuring vehicle preparation and finishing processes are completed to the highest standards. The successful individualwill be instrumental in supporting the bodyshop's operations and maintaining quality workmanship.

Key benefits of working as a Bodyshop Prepper

• Competitive salary of up to £35,000 per annum
• Supportive, team-oriented working environment
• Monday to Friday working week with alternate Saturday mornings
• Ongoing development opportunities
• Exposure to high-quality vehicle refinishing processes
• Stable employment within a reputable and busy bodyshop

Duties of the Bodyshop Prepper role

• Preparing vehicles for painting, including masking, sanding, and priming
• Polishing and finishing vehicles after painting to ensure a high-quality finish
• Assisting the bodyshop team with all aspects of vehicle preparation and finishing
• Managing time effectively to meet production deadlines
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Ensuring all work is completed to industry standards and customer satisfaction

Requirements for the Bodyshop Prepper role

• Previous experience in a similar bodyshop prepper or vehicle preparation role
• Strong attention to detail and colour matching skills
• Ability to work efficiently within a fast-paced environment
• Reliable and punctual attitude
• Good understanding of vehicle preparation, masking, sanding, and polishing techniques
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team