Vehicle Paint Sprayer / Prepper

Adam Curtis Specialist Automotive Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Adam Curtis Specialist Automotive Recruitment Consultancy Ltd in Dartford, Kent, is seeking an experienced Vehicle Paint Technician and Prepper for a permanent weekday role. The position offers £18.00–£20.00 per hour with an approximate annual equivalent of £44,460–£49,400 based on contracted hours, and a 47.5-hour week.

Responsibilities include prepping vehicles, sanding, priming, colour matching, and applying high-quality paint finishes while maintaining safety and standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as vehicle paint technician, sprayer or prepper.
• Capable of completing prep and paintwork to high standards.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Preparing vehicles and panels for refinishing.
• Sanding, filling, masking and priming.
• Mixing and matching paint colours accurately.
• Applying paint finishes to a high standard.
• Completing quality checks and rectifying imperfections.
• Ensuring repairs meet manufacturer and bodyshop standards.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Working effectively with the wider bodyshop team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Vehicle Paint Technician

Paint Sprayer

Prepper

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bodyshop qualification

Job description

Vehicle Paint Technician and Prepper

Dartford, Kent

£18.00 to £20.00 per hour
Approximately £44,460 to £49,400 per annum based on contracted hours

Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm
47.5-hour working week
No Saturdays required

Our client, a busy and established accident repair centre in Dartford, is looking for an experienced Vehicle Paint Technician and Prepper to join its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled bodyshop professional seeking a permanent weekday position, a competitive hourly rate and the potential to work additional overtime during busy periods.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing vehicles and individual panels for refinishing
• Carrying out sanding, filling, masking and priming
• Mixing and matching paint colours accurately
• Applying paint finishes to a consistently high standard
• Completing quality checks and rectifying any imperfections
• Ensuring repairs meet manufacturer and bodyshop standards
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Working effectively with the wider bodyshop team to meet agreed deadlines

The ideal candidate:

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Paint Technician, Paint Sprayer or Prepper
• Confident completing preparation and paintwork to a high standard
• Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work
• Able to work efficiently within a busy accident repair environment
• Reliable, organised and capable of working as part of a team
• A relevant bodyshop or vehicle refinishing qualification would be advantageous

Working hours:

The standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break and a 20-minute paid tea break.

The workshop opens from 6:00am, so there may also be the option to work from 6:00am to 4:00pm. No Saturdays are required, although optional overtime may be available during particularly busy periods.