Vehicle Prepper

Igloo Ltd; Livingston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company pension

Onsite parking

Recruitment support

Long-term work

Job summary

Igloo Ltd in Livingston, UK is seeking an experienced Vehicle Prepper to join a busy automotive bodyshop. You will perform full vehicle prep, including filler work, sanding, masking, priming and prepping parts for painting.

The role requires previous bodyshop experience, keen attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team in a fast-paced workshop. A valid UK driving licence (max 6 points) is essential. Weekly pay and onsite parking are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in an automotive bodyshop is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in prep work.
• Must have full UK driving licence with up to 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Full preparation of vehicles prior to painting.
• Small to medium filler work to repair body panels.
• Sanding panels down and masking areas for painting.
• Priming panels and prepping parts for paint sprayers.
• Handle bumpers and bonnets for prep and rack placement.

Skills

Automotive bodyshop experience

Attention to detail

Initiative

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Are you a skilledVehicle Prepperwith experience in an automotive bodyshop setting? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Working on the behalf of one of the leading automotive companies in the UK, successful candidates will be prepping a range of vehicles in a busy and fast paced bodyshop.

The Role:

Within the Vehicle Prepper role, you will be responsible for the below tasks:

• Full preparation of vehicles prior to painting.
• Small to medium filler work to repair 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, this will include:
  • Sanding down.
  • Priming.
  • Placing on racking ready for the paint sprayers to paint.
• Vehicles can range from small family cars through to light commercial vehicles.

The Person:

• Previous experience of working within an automotive bodyshop is essential for this role.
• You will need to be able to able to demonstrate your knowledge and experience of working within a Vehicle Prepper role.
• You will need to have excellent attention to detail.
• You must be able to work under own initiative as well as being a team player.
• Be happy working in a fast paced, busy workshop.
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence with a maximum of 6 points for minor offences.

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay.
• Company pension.
• Onsite parking.
• Support from recruitment and payroll teams.
• Long-term work with a leading automotive company.

Commutable from: Airdrie, Bathgate, Broxburn, Dunfermline, Falkirk, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Linlithgow, Livingston, Musselburgh, Motherwell, Queensferry.