Bodyshop Vehicle Prepper — Job Specification -51371

Location: Dunstable, Bedfordshire
Salary: Approximately £35,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience
Employment: Permanent, salaried PAYE position
Start date: Immediate start available

Role purpose

Prepare vehicle bodywork and panels for paint spraying, ensuring accurate colour matching and a consistently high standard of finish. The workshop handles a range of vehicles, predominantly vans.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle bodywork and panels for painting.
• Carry out minor panel repairs and mechanical, electrical and trim (M.E.T.) work.
• Prepare paint-spraying equipment.
• Mix paints to achieve the correct colour match and consistency.
• Work with water-based paints.
• Maintain and clean workshop tools and equipment.
• Store paints correctly and safely.
• Monitor stocks of paints, materials and equipment.
• Follow workshop health and safety procedures.
• Complete work efficiently while maintaining quality standards.

Experience and qualifications

• Relevant previous experience in a vehicle bodyshop or workshop.
• Fully skilled in vehicle preparation and associated bodyshop tasks.
• Experience using and mixing water-based paints.
• An NVQ or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately and productively.