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

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