Vehicle Prepper / Trainee Paint Sprayer

Location: Gloucester
Salary: £28,000 Basic Salary
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm)

Looking for a role where you can build a long-term career, develop your skills, and become a fully qualified Vehicle Paint Sprayer?

If you've gained around six months' experience in a vehicle prepper, paint or bodyshop environment and are eager to take the next step, this is an excellent opportunity to join a modern accident repair centre that genuinely invests in its people. You'll work alongside experienced Paint Sprayers who will mentor and support you while you learn the latest vehicle refinishing techniques.

This is more than just another prepper role. It's an opportunity to build a long-term career within a professional bodyshop, receive ongoing training, and progress into a fully skilled Vehicle Paint Sprayer while working in a clean, modern workshop with excellent equipment.

The Role

As a Vehicle Prepper / Trainee Paint Sprayer, you'll support the paint department by preparing vehicles for refinishing while learning every stage of the paint process. You'll receive hands-on training from experienced technicians, developing the skills needed to become a qualified Vehicle Paint Sprayer.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles and panels ready for painting.
• Sand, mask and prime vehicles to a high standard.
• Assist experienced Paint Sprayers with vehicle refinishing.
• Learn colour matching and paint mixing techniques.
• Carry out quality checks before and after painting.
• Develop your knowledge of modern repair methods and water-based paint systems.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Work closely with the wider bodyshop team to ensure repairs are completed efficiently.

What We're Looking For

• Around six months' experience within a bodyshop, vehicle prepper or paint environment.
• A genuine passion for vehicle refinishing and the automotive industry.
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
• A positive attitude with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

What's On Offer

• Basic Salary: £28,000.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Monday to Friday working hours (8:00am – 5:00pm).
• Ongoing training from experienced Vehicle Paint Sprayers.
• Modern, fully equipped accident repair centre.
• Genuine career progression into a fully qualified Vehicle Paint Sprayer.
• Stable employer offering excellent long-term career opportunities.
• Supportive management team and professional working environment.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

8:00am – 5:00pm

Apply Today

If you think you are a good fit for this Vehicle Prepper / Trainee Paint Sprayer role, please contact Cian at Auto Skills UK, quoting the relevant job reference number.

Don't worry if your CV isn't completely up to date. Get in touch and we can work that out together.

Auto Skills UK is recognised as the UK's leading automotive recruitment specialist, providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions across the automotive industry, from skilled technicians through to senior management.

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