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