Night Paint Prepper: Precision Auto & Aerospace

Prime Appointments; Witham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% shift allowance

Job summary

Prime Appointments is seeking a Paint Prepper in Witham, Essex, to join a fast‑growing manufacturing environment. The role involves night shifts Monday to Thursday, 4:30pm–4:30am, preparing automotive components for painting and ensuring surfaces meet high cosmetic standards.

Ideal candidates will have prior paint prep experience in a manufacturing setting, with strong attention to detail, quality focus, and safe working practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Paint Prepper or similar role in manufacturing
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong understanding of health & safety procedures and tolerances

Responsibilities

• Prepare automotive components and parts for painting
• Clean, degrease and surface‑prep to remove contaminants
• Mask and protect areas not to be painted
• Sand, fill and rub surfaces for high cosmetic finish
• Identify defects and report issues to ensure standards
• Work with different materials and shapes
• Follow drawings, specs and work instructions
• Maintain a clean and organised prep area
• Collaborate with Paint and Finishing teams to meet standards
• Ensure work is completed safely and per procedures

Skills

Paint prepper experience

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Health and safety procedures

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Prime Appointments is seeking a Paint Prepper in Witham, Essex, to join a fast‑growing manufacturing environment. The role involves night shifts Monday to Thursday, 4:30pm–4:30am, preparing automotive components for painting and ensuring surfaces meet high cosmetic standards.

Ideal candidates will have prior paint prep experience in a manufacturing setting, with strong attention to detail, quality focus, and safe working practices.