PAINT PREPARATION TECHNICIAN
Location: Bishop’s Stortford
Basic Salary: Up to £40,000
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:00pm
Looking for a Paint Preparation Technician role where your Bodyshop preparation skills are valued, your experience is recognised, and you can enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern?
If you’re an experienced Paint Preparation Technician / Paint Prepper / Vehicle Paint Prepper with strong hands-on Bodyshop experience, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair environment where preparation quality, attention to detail, and efficient working are essential.
This role is particularly suited to a technician who is confident across the complete preparation process. You must be skilled in sanding, flatting, filling, masking, polishing and priming, with previous experience working within a professional Bodyshop environment.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Basic Salary of up to £40,000
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- 7:30am – 5:00pm working hours
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Professional Bodyshop environment
- Opportunity to utilise your specialist paint preparation skills
- Long-term career development opportunities
THE ROLE
As a Paint Preparation Technician, you’ll be responsible for preparing accident-damaged vehicles and panels ready for refinishing, ensuring every repair reaches the required standard before entering the spray booth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Sanding and flatting repaired panels to create a smooth, even surface ready for refinishing.
- Filling and preparing damaged areas to ensure panels are correctly prepared for paint application.
- Masking vehicles and components accurately to protect areas that are not being refinished.
- Applying primers and preparation products using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Carrying out polishing and finishing work to achieve a high-quality surface ready for final presentation.
- Inspecting prepared panels and identifying imperfections requiring further preparation.
- Working closely with Paint Sprayers, Panel Beaters, and other Bodyshop technicians to maintain an efficient repair process.
- Maintaining tools, preparation equipment, and the working area in a clean, safe, and professional condition.
ABOUT YOU
This opportunity would suit an experienced Paint Preparation Technician / Paint Prepper / Vehicle Paint Prepper / Bodyshop Prepper with proven accident repair experience.
You MUST have professional Bodyshop experience and be confident carrying out all of the following:
- Sanding
- Flatting
- Filling
- Masking
- Polishing
- Priming
- Previous experience working within a professional Bodyshop or accident repair environment.
- Strong understanding of vehicle paint preparation and refinishing processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality preparation work.
- The ability to work efficiently while maintaining consistently high standards.
- Strong organisation and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy Bodyshop team.
- A full UK driving licence.
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