Prepper and Sprayer

Experienced Paint Sprayer / Prepper Technician

Location: Walsall Salary: £38,000 - £41,000 DOE Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:00 - 17:00

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

If you're an experienced Paint Sprayer / Prepper Technician looking to join a professional accident repair centre, this is a fantastic opportunity to work within a modern, well-equipped bodyshop where your experience and quality workmanship are genuinely valued. Offering a competitive salary of up to £40,000 depending on experience, you'll be joining a business that invests in both its people and the latest repair technology.

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a Monday to Friday working pattern and no weekend commitments. This is your chance to build a long-term career with a growing business that offers ongoing training, career progression, and a supportive team environment where high-quality repairs are recognised and rewarded.

What'S In It For You?

• Competitive Salary (£38,000 - £41,000 DOE)
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern (8:00am - 5:00pm)
• 40-Hour Working Week
• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• Modern Workshop Environment
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Progression Opportunities

The Role

As an Experienced Paint Sprayer / Prepper Technician, you will be responsible for preparing, refinishing, and painting accident-damaged vehicles to manufacturer and industry-leading standards. You will work as part of a skilled bodyshop team to ensure every vehicle leaves the workshop with a flawless factory-quality finish and complete customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for paint, including sanding, masking, priming, and panel preparation
• Mix and apply water-based and solvent-based paint systems to manufacturer specifications
• Carry out full and partial resprays, colour matching, blending, and polishing to a high standard
• Inspect completed work to ensure a flawless finish and rectify any imperfections where required
• Work closely with Panel Technicians, MET Technicians, and Workshop Controllers to ensure efficient vehicle throughput
• Maintain paint equipment, spray booths, and work areas in a clean and safe condition
• Follow manufacturer repair methods, bodyshop quality standards, and Health & Safety procedures
• Complete repairs within agreed production times while maintaining exceptional workmanship

About You

We're looking for an experienced and quality-focused Paint Sprayer / Prepper Technician who takes pride in producing outstanding finishes and consistently delivering first-class workmanship.

• Previous experience as a Paint Sprayer, Prepper, or Paint Technician within an automotive accident repair centre or bodyshop
• Ideally IMI and/or ATA qualified (advantageous but not essential)
• Strong knowledge of modern paint systems, colour matching, blending, and refinishing techniques
• Experience preparing vehicles for paint to the highest standards
• Ability to carry out both preparation and paint spraying duties efficiently
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality finishes
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced production environment
• Strong team player with a positive, professional attitude
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

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

Apply Today

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing 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 Paint Sprayer / Prepper Technician looking for a role where your skills, attention to detail, and craftsmanship will be recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

Contact Steve @ AutoSkills UK - job reference - 53882