Car Damage Preparator – Netherlands (Accommodation Included)

Celoria Recruitment; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single-room accommodation

Job summary

Celoria Recruitment is seeking an experienced Car Damage Preparator in the Netherlands with single-room accommodation. The job involves preparing repaired vehicles for the paint booth, using putty, primer, masking, and precision sanding.

A background in automotive bodywork and painting prep is required, with EU work eligibility and a willingness to relocate for stable, long-term work. The position offers accommodation and a weekly net salary range of €600–€720, with at least 40 hours per week

Qualifications

• CV in English is required to apply.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in automotive bodywork, car damage repair, or damage preparation.
• Experience with car painting operations and preparation work.
• Ability to sand, apply putty, prepare filler and primer, and mask vehicles before painting.
• Ability to work independently and follow all preparation steps correctly.
• Willingness to live and work with colleagues of different nationalities.
• Ready to stay and work long-term in the Netherlands.
• EU citizenship through passport or ID card, or a valid Dutch work permit.

Responsibilities

• Assess the quality of panel beating before starting the preparation process.
• Sand repaired areas down to bare metal where needed and apply the first layer of putty.
• Restore the original lines, shapes, and surface profile of repaired vehicle parts.
• Sand putty smoothly and accurately to prepare the surface for filler and primer.
• Mask vehicles accurately and efficiently before painting.
• Polish painted vehicles to remove sags, dust, and fade-out areas where required.
• Apply sealant or kit in the same way as originally applied by the manufacturer.
• Repair bumpers using a plastic welding machine when needed.
• Use all prescribed tools, materials, and equipment correctly and safely.
• Keep your workspace, tools, and materials clean, neat, and organised.
• Complete assignments according to the correct process, within required time and quality standards.
• Work independently and take responsibility for the quality of your preparation work.

Skills

Car bodywork

Damage preparation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Putty

Primer

Masking techniques

Job description

Celoria Recruitment is seeking an experienced Car Damage Preparator in the Netherlands with single-room accommodation. The job involves preparing repaired vehicles for the paint booth, using putty, primer, masking, and precision sanding.

A background in automotive bodywork and painting prep is required, with EU work eligibility and a willingness to relocate for stable, long-term work. The position offers accommodation and a weekly net salary range of €600–€720, with at least 40 hours per week