Read more

Kenect Recruitment Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK bodyshop is seeking candidates to join an experienced team to assist in daily production of the Bodyshop department, aiming to achieve production figures and deliver high quality vehicles.

Role accounts include preparing vehicles for paint, masking, sanding, and priming panels, ensuring defect-free surfaces, and working on a range of vehicles from small family cars to light commercial vehicles. You will follow standards and support the team to meet targets.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Bodyshop Technician / Prepper role.
• UK driving licence with ability to drive manual and automatic cars.

Responsibilities

• Preparing vehicles for paint, including masking, sanding down, and priming panels.
• Ensuring there are no defects on prepared panels.
• Working on a range of vehicles from small family cars to light commercial vehicles.
• Adhering to quality standards and processes to produce high-quality, cost-effective products.
• Supporting bodyshop team within other departments as required.
• Checking all work prior to starting to ensure repairs meet required standards.
• Ensuring all parts requisitions are completed accurately.
• Completing all work within the allocated time and maintaining productivity.
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with colleagues.

Skills

Bodyshop experience

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

We are looking for candidates to work as a part of an experienced bodyshop team to assist 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