Prepper

Auto Skills UK; Cannock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training & development

Career progression opportunities

Modern accident repair centre

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is seeking an Experienced Prepper & Polisher Technician to join a modern accident repair centre. The role focuses on preparing vehicles to the highest standards and delivering flawless finishes before handover to customers.

Working Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, with no weekend work, you will benefit from a competitive salary from £40,000 dependent on experience and ongoing training and development opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Prepper/Polisher in a bodyshop or accident repair centre.
• Strong knowledge of prep, masking, priming, polishing and finishing techniques.
• Experience using machine polishers and finishing equipment.
• Excellent eye for detail and quality finishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for painting through sanding, masking, filling and priming.
• Carry out final polishing and finishing to achieve factory-quality finishes.
• Inspect panels for imperfections and rectify defects before handover.
• Maintain clean, safe and organised working environment in line with Health & Safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health & safety

Durable finish expertise

Education

IMI/ATA accreditation (advantageous)

Tools

Machine polishers

Specialist finishing equipment

Job description

EXPERIENCED PREPPER & POLISHER TECHNICIAN

Location: [Location]

Salary: From £40,000 Depending on Experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm

Looking for a role where your skills are recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can continue to progress?

If you're an experienced Prepper & Polisher Technician looking to join a professional accident repair centre, this is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a modern, forward-thinking bodyshop where quality workmanship is genuinely valued. Offering a competitive salary from £40,000 depending on experience, you'll be joining a business that continually invests in the latest equipment, technology, and the development of its team.

Enjoy an excellent work-life balance with a Monday to Friday working pattern and no weekend working. This is your opportunity to build a long-term career within a supportive environment where your attention to detail, productivity, and commitment to excellence are recognised and rewarded.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary - From £40,000 DOE
• Monday to Friday Working Hours (8:30am - 5:00pm)
• 40-Hour Working Week
• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• Modern Accident Repair Centre
• State-of-the-Art Equipment & Facilities
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Progression Opportunities

THE ROLE

As an Experienced Prepper & Polisher Technician, you'll play a key role in producing exceptional paint finishes by preparing vehicles to the highest standards and carrying out final polishing and finishing work before vehicles are returned to customers. Working closely with Paint Sprayers, Panel Technicians, and MET Technicians, you'll help ensure every repair meets manufacturer and industry-leading quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accident-damaged vehicles for painting through sanding, masking, filling, and priming
• Carry out final polishing, machine polishing, mopping, and finishing to achieve a flawless factory-quality finish
• Inspect repaired panels for imperfections and rectify defects before paint application or vehicle handover
• Remove dirt inclusions, paint defects, and minor imperfections using appropriate polishing techniques
• Work closely with Paint Technicians and the wider Bodyshop team to maintain efficient vehicle throughput
• Ensure all work is completed in line with manufacturer repair methods and bodyshop quality standards
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment while following Health & Safety procedures
• Complete all work within agreed production times without compromising on quality

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Prepper & Polisher Technician who takes pride in producing exceptional finishes and consistently delivering high-quality workmanship.

• Previous experience as a Prepper, Polisher, or Prep & Polish Technician within an automotive bodyshop or accident repair centre
• Strong knowledge of vehicle preparation, sanding, masking, priming, polishing, and finishing techniques
• Experience using machine polishers and specialist finishing equipment
• Excellent eye for detail with a commitment to producing first-class cosmetic finishes
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Positive attitude with excellent teamwork and communication skills
• IMI and/or ATA accreditation is advantageous but not essential
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Alternative Job Titles:

• Prepper
• Vehicle Prepper
• Bodyshop Prepper
• Polisher
• Vehicle Polisher
• Prep & Polish Technician
• Paint Prep Technician
• Automotive Prep Technician
• Bodyshop Finishing Technician
• Vehicle Refinishing Technician