Prepper - Painter

EXPERIENCED PREPPER - PAINT SPRAYER
Location: Pontypridd
Salary: Up to £40,000 Depending on Experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:30 - 17:00

Looking for a role where your preparation and painting skills are recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can continue to progress?

If you're an experienced Prepper / Paint Sprayer looking for your next move, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair centre where quality workmanship, technical ability and attention to detail are genuinely valued.

Offering a salary of up to £40,000 depending on experience, you'll benefit from a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend commitments. You'll work within a modern, well-equipped bodyshop alongside a skilled team, giving you the opportunity to develop your expertise, take pride in your workmanship and build a stable, long-term career.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
·Competitive Salary - Up to £40,000 DOE
·Monday to Friday Working Pattern
·08:30am - 5:00pm Working Hours
·Full-Time, Permanent Position
·40-Hour Working Week
·Modern Workshop Environment
·Ongoing Training & Development
·Career Progression Opportunities

THE ROLE
As an Experienced Prepper / Paint Sprayer, you will be responsible for preparing and refinishing accident-damaged vehicles to a consistently high standard. You'll work closely with the wider accident repair team to ensure vehicles are correctly prepared, painted and finished in line with professional bodyshop quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:
·Prepare vehicles and panels for paint, including sanding, masking, filling, priming and preparation
·Carry out paint spraying, including full and partial resprays, colour matching and blending
·Mix and apply modern automotive paint systems to the required specifications
·Complete polishing and finishing work to achieve a high-quality factory-style finish
·Inspect completed preparation and paintwork, rectifying imperfections where required
·Work closely with Panel Technicians, MET Technicians and Workshop Controllers
·Maintain spray equipment, tools and work areas in a clean and safe condition
·Follow manufacturer repair methods, quality standards and Health & Safety procedures

ABOUT YOU
We're looking for an experienced and quality-focused Prepper / Paint Sprayer who takes pride in producing high-quality preparation and paint finishes.

·Proven experience as a Prepper, Paint Sprayer, Paint Technician or Automotive Paint Technician within an accident repair centre or bodyshop
·Strong preparation skills, including sanding, filling, priming, masking and panel preparation
·Good knowledge of modern automotive paint systems and refinishing techniques
·Experience with colour matching, blending and full/partial vehicle resprays
·Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality workmanship
·Ability to work efficiently while maintaining agreed quality standards and repair times
·Strong team player with a professional and positive attitude
·IMI and/or ATA qualifications advantageous but not essential
·Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Alternative Job Titles: Prepper / Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician / Automotive Paint Technician / Vehicle Paint Sprayer / Paint Refinisher / Vehicle Painter / Bodyshop Paint Technician / Prep & Paint Technician / Automotive Refinisher / Vehicle Refinisher / Paint & Prep Technician

APPLY TODAY
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Prepper / Paint Sprayer to secure a permanent position offering up to £40,000 depending on experience, a Monday to Friday working pattern and a modern professional working environment. If you're looking for greater stability, a better work-life balance and a role where your technical skills and craftsmanship are genuinely recognised, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration.
 
Contact Steve @ AutoSkills UK - Job Reference - 54913
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed