Vehicle Prepper

British Car Auctions Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

British Car Auctions Ltd is recruiting for a Bodyshop operative. You will work as part of an experienced team to ensure vehicles at our Birmingham site are finished to the highest standard, under supervision.

The role offers permanent, full-time employment with opportunities across the network. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in a bodyshop, holds a valid UK driving licence for 2+ years, and is passionate about the motor industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Bodyshop or similar role.
• Full UK Driving Licence held for at least 2 years.
• Passionate about the motor industry with high standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for paint by masking, priming, sanding and panel cleaning.
• Ensure prepared panels are free from defects.
• Support other areas of the workshop as needed.
• Assist in training junior team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent worker

Tools

Bodyshop knowledge

Job description

Working Hours – Monday to Friday 7:00-17:00

Type of Employment – Permanent

Join the UK’s largest B2B used vehicle service

At BCA, we’re altogether, more. More than just a normal vehicle remarketing company. More than just any other place to work. We’re Europe's largest vehicle remarketing company, the backbone of the UK’s automotive supply chain, the best place to build the career you want.

Now, this is where you fit in…

We’re looking for down-to-earth people, with bags of energy, ready to make their mark on the automotive industry. Our Site Operations and Driving teams play a vital role across our business. Here you can build on your knowledge and find your specialty at one of our sites or on the road – the opportunities are endless.

Main purpose of the role

Within this role, you will be working as a part of an experienced bodyshop team, ensuring our vehicles are finished to the highest standard for our customers, under the support and guidance of the supervisor and Bodyshop Manager.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Preparing vehicles for paint – This will include masking, priming, sanding, and cleaning panels.
• Ensuring that there are no defects on the prepared panels.
• Supporting other areas of the workshop where needed.
• Assisting with the training of junior members of the team.

To be successful, you’ll bring some of the following experience with you:

• Previous experience in a similar role in a Bodyshop. Minimum 1 year.
• Full UK Driving Licence held for a minimum of 2 years.
• Willing to support junior cosmetic technicians and offer support/expertise when needed.
• You will be passionate to work within the motor industry and take pride in your work, to the highest standards of work set by customers.
• You will need to work independently and as part of a team on vehicles and have experience to make your own decisions when required.
• Excellent attention to detail.

We’ve put everything in place to ensure you thrive. Competitive salaries, strong core values and an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Onsite parking
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to BCA Rewards which provides online and store discounts with a range of retailers
• And so much more…

BCA Academy

Our business is growing and evolving at a significant rate and we need to ensure we have the right people with the right skills in order to maintain its success. We need to build our own talent now for the future. It is for this reason we have our own IMI approved training academy. The BCA Academy is there to support your technical training needs.

As the automotive industry changes, we’re changing with it - putting your people in the front seat for the journey. We’re the number one in what we do for a reason and that’s because of the people we have on our teams. If you want to be a part of a business like this; unrivalled, exciting and appreciative of the work you do, join BCA.

We are proud to be Level 1 Disability Confident and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.