Bodyshop Prepper

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Poling; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available (time and a half)

Social and wellbeing activities

Monthly mobile barbershop visits

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Commercial Vehicle Bodyshop Prepper for our client’s established team in Arundel.

You will prepare buses, coaches, trucks, and vans, focusing on restoration, accident repair, and fiberglass work to ensure high readiness and quality craftsmanship. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule (08:00–17:00) with no weekend work, overtime at time-and-a-half on weekdays, and a supportive environment with opportunities to develop skills in restoration and

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a vehicle bodyshop, ideally with commercial vehicles.
• Skilled in vehicle preparation, including masking, sanding, and filling.
• Knowledge of fiberglass repairs is advantageous; basic welding skills are preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing commercial vehicles, including buses, coaches, trucks, and vans.
• Masking, filling, sanding, and performing fiberglass repairs.
• Assisting with restoration and accident repair work.
• Carrying out basic welding tasks as required.
• Ensuring vehicles are fully prepared for painting or additional bodywork.
• Collaborating closely with team members to uphold quality standards.
• Maintaining a focus on attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Vehicle preparation

Masking

Fiberglass repairs

Basic welding

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Commercial Vehicle Bodyshop Prepper to join our client's reputable team in Arundel. This Bodyshop Prepper role is ideal for individuals with a solid background in vehicle preparation, specialising in buses, coaches, trucks, and vans, offering a stable position within a well-established Sussex-based business. The Commercial Vehicle Bodyshop Prepper will play a key role in maintaining high standards of vehicle readiness, ensuring quality craftsmanship across restoration, accident repair, and fiberglass work.

Benefits of this Bodyshop Prepper role:

• Competitive salary up to £40,000 per annum, contingent on experience
• Monday to Friday working hours, 08:00 to 17:00, with no weekends
• Overtime available at time and a half during weekdays
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Regular social and wellbeing activities, including monthly mobile barbershop visits
• Opportunities to develop skills in restoration, fiberglass repairs, and basic weldingDuties of a Bodyshop Prepper:

Duties:

• Preparing commercial vehicles, including buses, coaches, trucks, and vans
• Masking, filling, sanding, and performing fiberglass repairs
• Assisting with restoration and accident repair work
• Carrying out basic welding tasks as required
• Ensuring vehicles are fully prepared for painting or additional bodywork
• Collaborating closely with team members to uphold quality standards
• Maintaining a focus on attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Requirements:

• Proven experience working within a vehicle bodyshop environment, ideally with commercial vehicles
• Skilled in vehicle preparation, including masking, sanding, and filling
• Knowledge of fiberglass repairs is advantageous; basic welding skills are preferred but not essential
• Strong team player with a positive attitude and good communication skills
• Patient, meticulous, and capable of working on complex projects such as buses and vintage vehicles
• Experience with restoration or accident repair is beneficial
• Willingness to learn and adapt within a busy commercial vehicle bodyshop