Night Prepper

ATA Recruitment; Daventry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive restoration firm in Daventry seeks a Bodywork Prepper to work on prestigious vehicles. The role includes preparing a variety of materials and ensuring top-quality finishes for high-end projects. Candidates should have a solid background in bodywork preparation and experience in a fast-paced, high-performance environment such as motorsport. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for overtime, alongside the chance to work on iconic cars.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime available

Opportunity to work on rare vehicles

20 shifts per year plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Solid background in bodywork preparation across various materials.
• Skilled in precision edge-to-edge filler work.
• Previous experience in a high-performance environment such as motorsport.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials including Fibreglass, Carbon Fibre, Aluminium, Steel, and Plastics.
• Carry out edge-to-edge filler work for seamless finishes.
• Work on high-end projects like Porsche, Ferrari, Lotus, and Jaguar Replica refinishing.
• Undertake detailed race car restorations.
• Prepare surfaces for primer and topcoat to the highest standards.

Skills

Bodywork preparation

Edge-to-edge filler work

Attention to detail

Experience in motorsport

Job description

Bodywork Prepper

Location: Daventry

Shift: Monday to Wednesday, 20:00-06:00 | Thursday, 20:00-05:00

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum

Are you an experienced vehicle prepper, technician, or bodywork specialist who takes real pride in producing flawless results? We're looking for a skilled professional to join a company with over 50 years of expertise in precision paintwork — trusted by Formula 1, Formula 3, GT racing, and classic restoration teams alike. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some of the most iconic and prestigious vehicles in the world. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare a range of materials including Fibreglass, Carbon Fibre, Aluminium, Steel, and Plastics.
• Carry out edge-to-edge filler work, ensuring smooth, seamless finishes.
• Work on high-end projects such as Porsche, Ferrari, Lotus, and Jaguar Replica refinishing and restorations.
• Undertake detailed race car restorations, including complex accident repairs (for example, reconstructing a 50-year-old race car wing).
• Prepare all surfaces for primer and topcoat applications to the highest standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Solid background in bodywork preparation across fibreglass, carbon fibre, aluminium, steel, and plastics.
• Skilled in edge-to-edge filler work with an eye for precision and quality.
• Previous experience in motorsport, automotive engineering, aerospace, or a similar high-performance environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing first-class results in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with overtime available.
• The chance to work on rare and cutting-edge vehicles.
• 20 shifts per year plus bank holidays.

To apply

Contact Fred O'Reilly at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

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