Painter & Prepper

Experienced Prepper / Painter

Location: Birmingham Salary: Up to £40,000 Plus Overtime Depending on Experience Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:00 - 16:30

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 / Painter looking for your next move, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair centre where quality workmanship, technical ability and experience are genuinely valued.

Offering a salary of up to £40,000 depending on experience, plus the opportunity to increase your earnings through overtime, 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 skills, take pride in your workmanship and build a stable, long-term career within a professional accident repair environment.

What'S In It For You?

• Competitive Salary - Up to £40,000 DOE
• Overtime Earning Opportunities
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern
• 08:00am - 4:30pm 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 / Painter, you will be responsible for preparing and painting accident-damaged vehicles and panels to a consistently high standard. You'll work as part of a skilled bodyshop team, ensuring vehicles are prepared correctly and finished to professional industry and manufacturer standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles and panels for paint, including sanding, filling, masking and priming
• Carry out paint spraying and refinishing work to a consistently high standard
• Complete full and partial paint repairs, colour matching and blending where required
• Mix and apply automotive paint systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications
• Carry out polishing and finishing work to achieve a high-quality finish
• Inspect completed work and rectify any imperfections where required
• Work closely with Panel Technicians, MET Technicians and Workshop Controllers
• Follow manufacturer repair methods, bodyshop quality standards and Health & Safety procedures

About You

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

• Proven experience as a Prepper, Painter, Paint Sprayer or Paint Technician within an accident repair centre or bodyshop
• Strong preparation skills including sanding, filling, masking and priming
• Experience with automotive paint systems and refinishing techniques
• Knowledge of colour matching, blending and paint application
• Ability to produce high-quality finishes while working efficiently to agreed repair times
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on workmanship and quality
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced production environment
• Strong team player with a professional, reliable and positive attitude
• IMI and/or ATA qualifications advantageous but not essential
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

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

Apply Today

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair business that values its employees, offers genuine career progression and provides long-term stability within a modern working environment.

If you're an experienced Prepper / Painter looking for a role where your preparation skills, technical ability and workmanship will be recognised and rewarded, with the added benefit of overtime earning potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact Steve @ AutoSkills UK - Job Reference - 54983