Vehicle Prep Technician – Paint Readiness & Repairs

Igloo Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company pension

Onsite parking

Support from recruitment/payroll teams

Job summary

The role requires prior bodyshop experience, a keen eye for detail, teamwork, and a valid UK driving licence with up to 6 points. Onsite parking, pension, and weekly pay are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Vehicle Prepper within an automotive bodyshop is essential.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and experience of vehicle preparation techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality standards.
• Ability to work under your own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced workshop environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points for minor offences.

Responsibilities

• Full preparation of vehicles prior to painting.
• Carrying out filler work and small to medium repairs on body panels.
• Sanding panels down.
• Bagging and masking vehicles to ensure only the area that needs to be painted is exposed.
• Priming panels ready for paint.
• Prepping individual parts and panels, such as bumpers and bonnets, including sanding, priming and placing on racking ready for the paint sprayers.
• Working primarily on cars within an insurance repair environment.

Skills

Vehicle Prepper

Automotive bodyshop experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

UK Driving Licence

Job description

The role requires prior bodyshop experience, a keen eye for detail, teamwork, and a valid UK driving licence with up to 6 points. Onsite parking, pension, and weekly pay are provided.