Vehicle Paint Sprayer / Prepper

ACS Automotive Recruitment; Dartford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

ACS Automotive Recruitment in Dartford is seeking an experienced Vehicle Paint Technician and Prepper for a permanent weekday role at a busy accident repair centre. You will prepare panels, sand, fill, mask, prime and apply finishes to a high standard within a tight schedule.

The ideal candidate has previous bodyshop experience, attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team, with overtime possible and no Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Experience as Vehicle Paint Technician, Painter or Prepper.
• Ability to prepare and paint to high standard.
• Capable of working in a busy accident repair environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles/panels for refinishing.
• Sand, fill, mask and prime as required.
• Mix and match paints accurately and apply finishes.
• Carry out quality checks and rectify imperfections.
• Ensure repairs meet manufacturer/bodyshop standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Collaborate with the bodyshop team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Paint sprayer

Prepper

Attention to detail

Education

Bodyshop qualification

Tools

Spray equipment

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.