Paint Preparation Technician

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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