Bodyshop Prepper

Bodyshop Prepper / Polisher Required in Flimwell, East Sussex! 

• Basic - Up to £35,000
• Bonus - Average £2,000 a year
• Monday - Friday Only! 08:30am - 17:00pm!
• No Weekends! 
• Family Run, Independent Business! 

My Client is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Bodyshop Prepper to join our dynamic team. As a Bodyshop Prepper, you will be responsible for preparing vehicles for painting and repair by ensuring all surfaces are cleaned, sanded, and primed to the highest standard. Your work plays a crucial role in achieving a flawless paint finish, and you will work closely with the body shop technicians and painters.

Key Responsibilities as a Bodyshop Prepper:

• Surface Preparation: Clean, sand, and mask vehicle surfaces to prepare them for painting. Remove rust, grease, dirt, and old paint.
• Masking & Taping: Carefully tape and cover areas of vehicles not to be painted, such as windows, trim, and lights.
• Body Filler Application: Apply and sand down body filler as needed to smooth out dents, scratches, or imperfections.
• Priming: Apply primer to repaired surfaces to ensure they are ready for painting.
• Quality Control: Inspect prepped surfaces to ensure they meet quality standards before handing them over to the painter.
• Paint Mixing: Assist in mixing paint colors to match the original color of the vehicle.
• Maintenance & Cleanliness: Keep the body shop clean and maintain all tools and equipment used in the prepping process.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety guidelines and ensure the work area is safe and free from hazards.

Qualifications needed for this Bodyshop Prepper role:

• Experience: Prior experience as a Bodyshop Prepper or in an automotive body repair environment is preferred.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and ability to work with hand and power tools.
• Knowledge: Understanding of automotive repair processes, paint preparation techniques, and sanding methods.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift heavy equipment, stand for long periods, and work in confined spaces.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with painters, body technicians, and other team members.
• Attention to Detail: High standards of accuracy and an eye for perfection in surface preparation.

If this Bodyshop Prepper job interests you, and you would like to know more about it or other Automotive Sales Jobs  in East Sussex and Kent please contact Lee Squire at Perfect Placement.

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