Paint Prepper

Prime Appointments; Witham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% shift allowance

Job summary

Prime Appointments is seeking a Paint Prepper in Witham, Essex, to join a fast‑growing manufacturing environment. The role involves night shifts Monday to Thursday, 4:30pm–4:30am, preparing automotive components for painting and ensuring surfaces meet high cosmetic standards.

Ideal candidates will have prior paint prep experience in a manufacturing setting, with strong attention to detail, quality focus, and safe working practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Paint Prepper or similar role in manufacturing
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong understanding of health & safety procedures and tolerances

Responsibilities

• Prepare automotive components and parts for painting
• Clean, degrease and surface‑prep to remove contaminants
• Mask and protect areas not to be painted
• Sand, fill and rub surfaces for high cosmetic finish
• Identify defects and report issues to ensure standards
• Work with different materials and shapes
• Follow drawings, specs and work instructions
• Maintain a clean and organised prep area
• Collaborate with Paint and Finishing teams to meet standards
• Ensure work is completed safely and per procedures

Skills

Paint prepper experience

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Health and safety procedures

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Role Overview

A fast-growing manufacturing company based in Witham are looking for a Paint Prepper to join their expanding team.

For the role, we are looking for people who have had Paint Prepper experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably within aerospace, motorsport, automotive or another high-end engineering environment.

The role is working on a night shift, Monday to Thursday, 4.30pm to 4.30am.

The hourly rate is up to £21.60ph (including a 20% shift allowance) depending on your skills and experience.

Paint Prepper Duties

• Preparing automotive components and parts ready for painting
• Cleaning, degreasing and preparing surfaces to ensure they are free from contaminants
• Masking and protecting areas of components that are not to be painted
• Sanding, filling and rubbing down surfaces to achieve a high-quality finish
• Removing imperfections and ensuring components are prepared to the required cosmetic standard
• Working with different materials and component shapes
• Inspecting components before painting to ensure the surface is correctly prepared
• Following technical drawings, specifications and work instructions where required
• Maintaining a clean and organised preparation area
• Working closely with the Paint and Finishing teams to ensure components meet the required standards
• Identifying any defects or issues with components and reporting these where necessary
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Paint Prepper, Paint Preparation Technician or similar
• Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Ideally experience within automotive, motor sport, aerospace or another high-end manufacturing environment
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on quality
• Experience with sanding, masking, filling and surface preparation
• Ability to work to tight tolerances and high cosmetic standards
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A reliable and hardworking attitude

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and highly regarded manufacturing business, working on high-quality components where attention to detail and finish are paramount.

Details

• Hours: Monday to Thursday, 4.30pm - 4.30am
• Pay: Up to £21.60 per hour including 20% shift allowance
• Location: Witham, Essex
• Job Type: Full-time, permanent

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