Senior Prepper & Paint Sprayer - Mon-Fri, Modern Bodyshop

Auto Skills UK; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto Skills UK in Pontypridd is seeking an experienced Prepper / Paint Sprayer for a full-time, permanent role. You will prepare and refinish accident-damaged vehicles to a high standard, working with a skilled team in a modern bodyshop.

The role offers a salary up to £40,000 DOE, with a Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:00 schedule and no weekend work, providing a stable, long-term career path.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Prepper or Paint Sprayer in an accident repair centre or bodyshop.
• Strong preparation and paint spraying skills with attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of modern automotive paint systems and colour matching.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles and panels for paint, including sanding, masking, filling and priming.
• Carry out paint spraying, including full and partial resprays and blending.
• Mix and apply automotive paint systems to required specs.
• Complete polishing and finishing to achieve factory-like finishes.
• Inspect work and rectify imperfections; maintain tools and area.

Skills

Prepper

Paint Sprayer

Colour matching

Team player

Education

IMI qualification

ATA qualification

Tools

Spray equipment

Job description

Auto Skills UK in Pontypridd is seeking an experienced Prepper / Paint Sprayer for a full-time, permanent role. You will prepare and refinish accident-damaged vehicles to a high standard, working with a skilled team in a modern bodyshop.

The role offers a salary up to £40,000 DOE, with a Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:00 schedule and no weekend work, providing a stable, long-term career path.