Prepper

Kenect Recruitment; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenect Recruitment is seeking a Bodyshop Technician / Prepper to assist in the daily production of the Bodyshop department, producing high quality vehicles in line with Customer standards.

You will have a full valid UK driving licence (both automatic and manual), be over 21 for insurance purposes, and be able to work independently while supporting junior techs with a careful, detail-focused approach to every vehicle.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role as a Bodyshop Technician / Prepper
• Full valid UK driving licence with the ability to drive automatic and manual cars (essential)
• For the insurance purpose you need to be over 21 years old and hold a driving licence for minimum 2 years (essential)
• Willing to support junior techs and offer support/expertise when needed.
• You will be passionate to work within the motor industry and take pride in their work, to the highest standards of work set by customers
• You will need to work independently on vehicles and have experience to make decisions when required
• Excellent attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Preparing vehicles for paint – this will include masking, sanding down and priming panels
• Ensuring that there are no defects on the prepared panels
• Working on range of vehicles from small family cars to light commercial vehicles
• To work within standards and processes laid down by paint and dry goods companies to ensure that a high-quality cost-effective product is produced.
• Supporting bodyshop team within other departments if required
• To check all work prior to starting to ensure that it has been repaired to the required standard.
• To ensure that all parts requisitions are completed accurately.
• To ensure all work is completed within the time allotted.
• To work efficiently to ensure, targets are met.
• To develop and maintain professional and positive working relationships with colleagues.

Job description

Salary: GBP17.8 - GBP17.8 per hour

We are looking for candidates to work as a part of an experienced bodyshop team toassist in the daily production of the Bodyshop department in order to achieve production figures, and produce high quality vehicles in line with Customer standards.

Role Accountabilities:

• Preparing vehicles for paint – this will include masking, sanding down and priming panels
• Ensuring that there are no defects on the prepared panels
• Working on range of vehicles from small family cars to light commercial vehicles
• To work within standards and processes laid down by paint and dry goods companies to ensure that a high-quality cost-effective product is produced.
• Supporting bodyshop team within other departments if required
• To check all work prior to starting to ensure that it has been repaired to the required standard.
• To ensure that all parts requisitions are completed accurately.
• To ensure all work is completed within the time allotted.
• To work efficiently to ensure, targets are met.
• To develop and maintain professional and positive working relationships with colleagues.

Personal Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a similar role as a Bodyshop Technician / Prepper
• Full valid UK driving licence with the ability to drive automatic and manual cars (essential)
• For the insurance purpose you need to be over 21 years old and hold a driving licence for minimum 2 years (essential)
• Willing to support junior techs and offer support/expertise when needed.
• You will be passionate to work within the motor industry and take pride in their work, to the highest standards of work set by customers
• You will need to work independently on vehicles and have experience to make decisions when required

Excellent attention to detail