Vehicle Prepper

Igloo Ltd; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company pension

Onsite parking

Payroll support

Permanent role

Job summary

Igloo Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Vehicle Prepper to work in a busy automotive bodyshop. You will prepare vehicles prior to painting and perform filler and masking tasks, ensuring only the area to be painted is exposed.

You will prime, sand, and prep individual parts and panels, including bumpers and bonnets, and work on a range from small family cars to light commercial vehicles. A full UK driving licence with up to 6 points is preferred, and the role offers weekly pay during

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive bodyshop environments is essential.
• Able to demonstrate Vehicle Prepper knowledge and skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Capable of working on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced workshop.
• Hold a full UK driving licence (max 6 points).

Responsibilities

• Fully prepare vehicles prior to painting.
• Carry out filler work for body panel repairs.
• Sand panels.
• Bag and mask vehicles to limit exposure.
• Prime panels for paint.
• Prepare parts and panels (bumpers/bonnets), including sanding, priming, and placing on racks.
• Prepare vehicles ranging from small family cars to light commercial vehicles.

Skills

Automotive bodyshop experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Are you a skilled Vehicle Prepper with 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 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:

• Competitive weekly pay during temporary period with Igloo.
• Company pension.
• Onsite parking.
• Support from recruitment and payroll teams.
• Permanent employment with a leading automotive company after successful probationary period.

Commutable from:

Grantham, Newark-on-Trent, Sleaford, Lincoln, Nottingham, West Bridgford, Mansfield, Melton Mowbray, Retford, Loughborough.