Vehicle Prep Technician – Primer & Finish Mastery

National Vehicle Distribution; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Staff purchase schemes

Death in service

Digital GP service

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Annual leave purchase

Long service awards

Job summary

National Vehicle Distribution in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking an experienced Vehicle Prepper to join our team. The successful candidate will prepare vehicles for priming and painting after panel repairs, ensuring surfaces are flawlessly prepped for our spray painters.

You will apply primers and seam sealer, sand and mask surfaces, and work closely with panel beaters to maintain quality and efficiency. A strong eye for detail and good communication skills are essential in our safety-conscious

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Prepper in a professional auto body shop.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle body repair and preparation techniques.
• Experience with seam sealer and waterproofing applications is essential.
• Skilled with tools and equipment for high-quality prep work.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellent finishes.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and repair vehicle bodies post-collision for priming and painting.
• Apply primer to repaired surfaces for proper painting prep.
• Sand, mask, and prep surfaces to a fine finish.
• Apply seam sealer to ensure waterproofing.
• Ensure vehicles are clean, masked and ready for spray painters.
• Collaborate with panel beaters and spray painters for workflow.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment per health and safety standards.
• Manage supplies and equipment for prepping, including inventory.

Skills

Vehicle prepper experience

Auto body repair

Seam sealer knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

Hand & power tools

Spray prep equipment

Job description

National Vehicle Distribution in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking an experienced Vehicle Prepper to join our team. The successful candidate will prepare vehicles for priming and painting after panel repairs, ensuring surfaces are flawlessly prepped for our spray painters.

You will apply primers and seam sealer, sand and mask surfaces, and work closely with panel beaters to maintain quality and efficiency. A strong eye for detail and good communication skills are essential in our safety-conscious