Prep Paint Technicians

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Prep Paint Technician to join their dynamic team. This role is essential for maintaining the highest standards of vehicle repairs and ensuring safety compliance. You will be responsible for performing efficient and high-quality repairs, applying your skills to restore vehicles to an industry-recognized standard. If you are driven and eager to contribute to a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values growth and innovation in the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in repairing motor vehicles to manufacturer standards.
• Knowledge of safety standards and quality control in vehicle repairs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure repairs meet industry standards and document methods.
• Conduct quality control and report any faults during repairs.

Skills

Motor vehicle repair

Quality control

Paint repair techniques

Safety compliance

Education

Automotive Technician Certification

Tools

Spray booths

Computerised scales

Job description

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Our Company has grown significantly over the last few years, and with our continued success, we are planning further expansion. Due to this sustained growth, we are looking for a passionate, dynamic individual who is driven and eager to join our fast-paced team.

The Prep Paint Technician is an integral part of our business. The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Ensuring the repair of motor vehicles of all types is carried out to motor manufacturer industry standards or repair methods.
• Performing work efficiently, safely, and economically, while maintaining the vehicle's quality and safety.
• Applying knowledge and skills to restore vehicles to an industry-recognized acceptable standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Observing, recognizing, and reporting on vehicle structure and paintwork.
• Ensuring vehicles comply with safety standards upon return to customers, and reporting faults on the job card.
• Removing and safely storing vehicle components, fluids, and gases as directed by work orders.
• Removing and safely disposing of vehicle components and fluids as directed.
• Conducting quality control of all repairs and final sign-off.
• Reporting any faults or defects noticed during vehicle work.
• Ensuring repair methods are documented and understood, such as in the job pack, e-scribe, manufacturer, or other sources.
• Interpreting and implementing technical service instructions.
• Ordering replacement parts and recording their usage.
• Performing paint repairs accurately using mixing schemes, computerised scales, spray booths, and drying lamps.
• Ensuring vehicles meet safety standards upon return or noting faults on the job card.
• Applying topcoat according to manufacturer specifications.
• Preparing repaired areas as directed for topcoat application.