Paint Prep Technician

E-Ppl Ltd; Malvern Wells; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£21 per hour

Overtime available

Onsite parking

Mileage allowance after 25miles

Job summary

E-PPL is seeking a meticulous Paint Prep Technician for our Malvern site. You will prepare surfaces, repair, sand, and apply primers to ensure flawless finishes for vehicle components and full vehicles.

This role demands OEM-level precision and strict adherence to safety and quality standards. Join a dynamic team supporting major OEM projects with a strong emphasis on accuracy, efficiency, and collaborative problem solving on site.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in automotive bodywork, sanding and surface preparation.
• Experience with plastic and fiberglass repair is highly desirable.
• Skilled with hand and power tools used in body shop environments and familiarity with primers, fillers and sealants.
• Strong attention to detail and precision to achieve OEM-level quality.
• Ability to meet demanding production schedules and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation & Repair: inspect, clean, repair, sand, fill, and smooth all designated vehicle surfaces or parts to ensure a flawless substrate for painting.
• Finishing & Quality Control: apply primer and masking; perform quality checks before release for paint.
• Maintenance & Safety: keep work area clean, safe, and compliant with hazards protocols.
• Collaboration: work with team members and supervisors to maintain workflow and deadlines.

Skills

Automotive bodywork

Sanding

Surface preparation

Quality focus

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training in automotive body repair or painting

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Primers

Fillers

Sealants

Job description

Paint Prep Technician

Paint Prep Specialist

Location – Malvern

E-PPL is a leading specialist contractor providing fully managed, turn-key services to major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across the UK and overseas automotive industry. We are the specialists OEMs call on to support crucial vehicle projects. Our work is dynamic, ranging from carefully planned launch support and build phases to highly reactive quality campaigns addressing immediate production or market needs.

We are seeking an experienced and meticulous Paint Prep Technician to join our team. This hands-on role is critical to achieving the highest quality finish on vehicle components and full vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive bodywork and the precision required to meet the stringent quality standards of major OEMs.

Core Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation & Repair: Meticulously inspect, clean, repair, sand, fill, and smooth all designated vehicle surfaces or parts (including plastic and fiberglass) to ensure a flawless substrate for painting.
• Finishing & Quality Control: Accurately apply primer and masking, and perform rigorous quality checks on all prepped areas to meet E-PPL and client quality standards before releasing the part for paint.
• Maintenance & Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, handle materials correctly, and strictly follow all safety and hazardous waste protocols.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with team members and site supervisors to maintain a smooth, efficient workflow and meet project deadlines.

Requirements

• Proven Expertise: Solid experience in automotive bodywork, sanding, and surface preparation. Experience with plastic and fiberglass repair is highly desirable.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using common hand tools and power tools used in body shop environments, with familiarity with various types of primers, fillers, and sealants.
• Quality Focus: Demonstrable strong attention to detail and a commitment to precision necessary to achieve OEM-level quality.
• Work Ethic: Ability to work efficiently and meet demanding production schedules and deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational training or certification in automotive body repair or painting is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• £21 per hour
• Overtime available
• Onsite parking
• Mileage allowance after 25miles

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