Paint Prep Technician for OEM-Quality Auto Finishes

E-Ppl; Malvern Wells; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Mileage allowance after 25 miles

Job summary

E-PPL is seeking an experienced Paint Prep Technician to join our team in the UK. This role focuses on ensuring flawless substrates for painting on vehicle components, including plastic and fiberglass, with the precision expected by major OEMs.

The ideal candidate will have solid automotive bodywork experience, proficiency with hand and power tools, and a keen eye for detail to achieve OEM-level quality while meeting tight production schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Vocational training in automotive body repair or painting is a significant advantage.
• Solid experience in automotive bodywork, sanding, and surface prep is essential.

Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation & Repair: inspect, clean, repair, sand, fill, and smooth surfaces for painting.
• Finishing & Quality Control: apply primer, masking, and conduct quality checks before release to paint.
• Maintenance & Safety: maintain clean, safe workspace and follow safety protocols.
• Collaboration: work with team and supervisors to meet deadlines.

Skills

Automotive bodywork

Sanding

Surface preparation

Hand tools

Power tools

Quality focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training in automotive body repair or painting

Tools

Primers

Fillers

Sealants

Job description

E-PPL is seeking an experienced Paint Prep Technician to join our team in the UK. This role focuses on ensuring flawless substrates for painting on vehicle components, including plastic and fiberglass, with the precision expected by major OEMs.

The ideal candidate will have solid automotive bodywork experience, proficiency with hand and power tools, and a keen eye for detail to achieve OEM-level quality while meeting tight production schedules.