Experienced Auto Prepper & Painter – Weekdays, Overtime

Auto Skills UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

40-hour week

Modern workshop environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Auto Skills UK in Birmingham is seeking an Experienced Prepper / Painter to join a professional accident repair centre. You will prepare vehicles and paint to a high standard as part of a skilled bodyshop team.

The role offers a salary up to £40,000 depending on experience, plus overtime opportunities, a Monday to Friday 08:00–16:30 pattern, and a modern, well-equipped workshop designed to develop your skills and support a long-term career.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Prepper or Painter in an accident repair centre or bodyshop.
• Strong preparation skills including sanding, filling, masking and priming.
• Experience with automotive paint systems and refinishing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles and panels for paint, including sanding, filling, masking and priming.
• Carry out paint spraying and refinishing work to a high standard.
• Complete full and partial paint repairs, colour matching and blending.
• Mix and apply automotive paint systems per manufacturer specs.
• Polish and finish to a high-quality standard.
• Inspect and rectify imperfections as needed.
• Collaborate with Panel Technicians and Workshop Controllers.
• Follow health & safety procedures.

Skills

Prepper

Painter

Paint Sprayer

Paint Technician

Colour matching

Attention to detail

Team player

Driving Licence

Education

IMI ATA qualifications

Job description

Auto Skills UK in Birmingham is seeking an Experienced Prepper / Painter to join a professional accident repair centre. You will prepare vehicles and paint to a high standard as part of a skilled bodyshop team.

The role offers a salary up to £40,000 depending on experience, plus overtime opportunities, a Monday to Friday 08:00–16:30 pattern, and a modern, well-equipped workshop designed to develop your skills and support a long-term career.