DHL Supply Chain
Bodyshop Technician Painter/Prepper
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Bodyshop Technician Painter/Prepper
Location: Milton Keynes
Shift Patterns: Monday-Friday. Day time hours (08:00-16:00)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Here at DHL, we keep the automotive industry moving, and we're looking for a skilled Bodyshop Technician Painter/Prepper to join our Finished Vehicle Solutions operation in Milton Keynes. If you take pride in delivering flawless finishes, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in preparing vehicles to the highest standards before they reach our customers.
A Typical Day May Involve
- Carry out vehicle repairs to the highest standards using manufacturer and customer-approved repair methods, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to agreed quality standards
- Complete strip, fit, preparation, and finishing work, including filler repairs, bonding, and riveting techniques, in line with OEM guidelines
- Take ownership of repairs from start to finish, ensuring vehicles are completed on time and ready for customer bookings and delivery
- Accurately record repair times, clockings, and documentation in line with company procedures and quality requirements
- Work collaboratively with Team Leaders, Supervisors, Controllers, and wider workshop teams to achieve repair targets and resolve inspection or repair queries
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment, adhering to all Health & Safety standards and working time regulations
- Demonstrate flexibility to support changing workloads, undertake additional training, and assist with priority repairs to meet business and customer demands
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This Role Would Suit People Who
- Have previous experience in motor vehicle refinishing (Bodyshop) or similar sector
- Hold a Level 3 City and Guilds or other qualification in vehicle body repairs and paint or equivalent
- Possess strong communication skills - verbal and written
- Have a proven ability to carry out localised vehicle repairs to a high standard
- Are capable of working under pressure and meeting productivity and quality targets
- Can work effectively as part of a team
- Hold a full, valid UK driving license
Why Join Us?
- Free on-site parking
- 25 days annual leave
- Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
- Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
- Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
- Affordable loans, savings schemes, and free mortgage advice
- Visit careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more
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Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 12th October. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.
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