Paint Prepper

Pybus Recruitment Ltd; Lewes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Overtime available

Flexible start times

20 days holiday + BH

Company pension

On-site parking

Fully equipped workshop

Job summary

Pybus Recruitment Ltd is sourcing a skilled Paint Prepper for a busy independent Bodyshop in Lewes, East Sussex. You will prepare vehicles for paint, sand, mask and apply primer, ensuring readiness for painting and supporting the team.

The role suits an experienced Paint Prepper seeking a specialist workshop with varied workload and long-term stability. Benefits include an annual bonus, overtime, pension, and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Paint Prepper or vehicle preparation role.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Able to work efficiently while maintaining high standards.
• Time-served candidates considered; bodyshop qualifications helpful.

Responsibilities

• Preparing vehicles for paint.
• Carrying out sanding, masking and primer application.
• Ensuring vehicles are ready for the paint process to a high standard.
• Supporting the wider paint and Bodyshop team.
• Maintaining workshop cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Paint Prepper experience

Time-served

Bodyshop knowledge

Job description

Paint Prepper

Location: Lewes, East Sussex

Salary: Up to £35,000

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

We are recruiting for a skilled Paint Prepper to join a busy independent Bodyshop in Lewes, East Sussex. Working on a diverse range of vehicles including race cars, classics, sports cars, vans and private customer vehicles, this is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist environment where attention to detail and quality are key.

The Role

• Preparing vehicles for paint
• Carrying out sanding, masking and primer application
• Ensuring vehicles are ready for the paint process to a high standard
• Supporting the wider paint and Bodyshop team
• Maintaining workshop cleanliness and safety standards

This role would suit an experienced Paint Prepper looking to join a specialist workshop offering a varied workload and stable long‑term employment.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Paint Prepper or vehicle preparation role
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality standards
• Time‑served candidates will be considered
• Bodyshop qualifications are advantageous but not essential

Benefits

• Salary up to £35,000
• Annual bonus scheme (business performance dependent)
• Overtime available
• Flexible start times between 6:00am and 9:00am
• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• On‑site parking
• Fully equipped workshop