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Vehicle Prepper (Hybrid – Coalville)
Contract: Full Time
Location: Hybrid (Coalville, UK)
Overview
Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Vehicle Prepper to join their cosmetic repair team. This role is essential in ensuring vehicles are accurately repaired and prepared to the organisation’s high reconditioning standards. Working with state-of-the-art equipment, you will prepare panels, repair damage, and complete all necessary work to ensure vehicles are ready for primer and paint. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about automotive quality and craftsmanship.
Responsibilities
- Prepare vehicle panels to required standards before primer and paint processes.
- Undertake masking, sheeting, sanding and repair work using approved methods and tools.
- Apply primer and prepare surfaces in line with established reconditioning procedures.
- Work collaboratively with the cosmetic team leads and wider workshop colleagues.
- Ensure all work meets quality, safety and compliance standards.
- Maintain accurate records and follow operational processes to support efficient workflow.
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Requirements
Essential:
- Ability to legally drive a manual vehicle in the UK.
- Proven panel preparation experience.
- Experience in masking and sheeting.
- Knowledge and experience applying primer.
- Previous accident repair experience.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with modern paintshop technology, materials and preparation methods.
- Experience working in a high-volume or fast-paced workshop environment.
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus.
- Non-contributory pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave with the option to buy and sell days.
- Private medical insurance and health screening for eligible employees.
- Life assurance and optional critical illness cover.
- Access to wellbeing apps, including mental health and digital GP support.
- One paid volunteering day per year.
- Electric and hybrid car benefit scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
- Employee discount programmes and retail savings.
- Inclusive and accessible working environment with hybrid-working options.
- Additional voluntary benefits: dental insurance, health screenings, discounted gym membership, season ticket loans.
- Free fruit and healthy snacks available on-site.
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Application Process
Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly, as the role may close early once sufficient high-quality applications are received.
To apply, please submit your CV and relevant supporting information.
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