Paint Prep Team Leader

Apex Recruitment; Daventry; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

Apex Recruitment seeks an experienced Paint Prep Team Leader to drive a high-quality vehicle preparation process in a precision automotive environment. You will lead a skilled team, ensuring bodies and components are paint-ready on schedule and to exacting cosmetic standards.

Ideal candidates bring strong hands-on leadership, background in automotive manufacture or bodyshops, and a proven ability to manage workloads, parts, and production plans while upholding safety and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading paint preparation teams in automotive or bodyshop environments.
• Hands-on experience delivering high cosmetic standard vehicle prep.
• Ability to coordinate workloads, materials and production schedules.
• Knowledge of quality standards, H&S, COSHH and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle preparation and ensure paint-ready delivery on time.
• Drive daily team meetings and set priorities.
• Coordinate with Body and Paint teams to smooth workflow.
• Maintain 5S, safety, COSHH and PPE compliance.
• Plan resources and manage parts and consumables.

Skills

Team Leadership

Paint Prep Expertise

Production Coordination

Quality Assurance

Job description

Take The Lead as a Paint Prep Team Leader

Location: Near Daventry

Are you an experienced Paint Prep Team Leader, Paint Prep Supervisor or Senior Paint Prep Technician looking for your next challenge?

This is a rare opportunity to join a globally renowned luxury automotive brand, recognised for producing some of the world's most iconic bespoke vehicles. Combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge engineering, the business has built an outstanding reputation for quality, precision and innovation.

Working within a low-volume, high-quality automotive manufacturing environment, you will lead a skilled preparation team responsible for ensuring vehicle bodies and components are delivered to paint on time and to exacting standards. This is a hands-on leadership role where your technical expertise, organisation and ability to motivate others will directly contribute to the successful delivery of exceptional vehicles.

Why Join?

• Craftsmanship Meets Innovation: Be part of a company that combines timeless designs with modern engineering excellence.
• Prestigious Projects: Work on iconic, high-value vehicles that set the standard in automotive luxury.
• Supportive Culture: Experience an inclusive team environment in a bright, modern facility.
• Desirable Hours: Day Shift: Monday – Thursday (7:00 AM – 4:30 PM), Friday (7:00 AM – 12:45 PM). Overtime opportunities available.
• Competitive Pay: IRO £50,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities of the Paint Prep Team Leader:

• Lead Vehicle Preparation – Coordinate vehicle components and preparation activities to ensure vehicles are paint-ready on time and to standard.
• Manage Build Kits – Ensure all vehicle kits are complete, organised and aligned to the production schedule.
• Drive Daily Performance – Lead daily team meetings, setting priorities and keeping production on track.
• Coordinate Across Departments – Work closely with Body and Paint teams to maintain workflow and resolve issues quickly.
• Champion Quality – Carry out vehicle buy-off inspections and take ownership of preparation quality standards.
• Lead from the Front – Provide hands-on technical leadership, coaching the team and setting high standards.
• Resolve Production Challenges – Identify and elevate shortages, quality concerns and delivery risks before they impact output.
• Deliver Production Targets – Set clear objectives and support the team to achieve daily and weekly build requirements.
• Promote Safety & Excellence – Maintain 5S, Health & Safety, PPE, COSHH and environmental compliance standards.
• Plan & Organise Resources – Support build schedules through effective planning, communication and resource management.
• Maintain Control & Traceability – Keep accurate records of parts, consumables, quality checks and vehicle sign-off activities.

The Ideal Paint Prep Team Leader:

• Previous experience as a Leader, Paint Prep Supervisor, or Lead Prep Technician.
• Strong hands-on experience preparing vehicles to a high cosmetic standard.
• Background within automotive manufacturing, vehicle restoration, prestige vehicles, coachbuilding or Bodyshop environments.
• Experience coordinating workloads, parts, materials and production schedules.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team while remaining hands-on.
• Strong understanding of quality standards, H&S, COSHH and PPE requirements.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Ready To Join the Team?

If you are an experienced Paint Prep Team Leader with strong automotive preparation knowledge and an approachable leadership style, this is an opportunity to take ownership of quality, people and delivery within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Skills:

automotive manufacturing, paint shop preparation, body preparation, carbon panel preparation, filler work, car body systems, vehicle restoration, team leadership, technician coordination, quality inspection, vehicle buy-off, production planning, vehicle build plans, parts control, consumable control, 5S, PPE, COSHH, health and safety