Vehicle Prepper / Paint Sprayer / Panel Beater

Location: Bristol
Salary: £45,000 - £90,000 OTE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Looking for a role where your skills are recognised, your earning potential is in your hands, and you'll work for a bodyshop renowned for producing exceptional quality?

If you're an experienced Vehicle Prepper, Paint Sprayer or Panel Beater looking for a fresh challenge, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, highly respected accident repair centre that has built its reputation on delivering outstanding workmanship. You'll be working in a modern workshop alongside a skilled team that takes genuine pride in setting the highest standards.

Whether you're a specialist or an all-round bodyshop technician, you'll have the opportunity to maximise your earnings through an excellent commission structure while enjoying long-term job security, a supportive working environment and genuine career progression.

The Role

As a Vehicle Prepper / Paint Sprayer / Panel Beater, you'll carry out high-quality vehicle preparation, refinishing and repair work, ensuring every vehicle leaves the workshop to the highest possible standard. Attention to detail, efficiency and pride in your workmanship will be key to your success.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles and panels ready for painting.

• Sand, fill and repair damaged panels.

• Prime and mask vehicles prior to paint application.

• Carry out high-quality paint preparation and refinishing.

• Complete panel repairs where required.

• Perform quality checks throughout the repair process.

• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

• Work efficiently while consistently delivering exceptional workmanship.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Prepper, Paint Sprayer, Panel Beater or Bodyshop All-Rounder.

• Minimum of 4 years' experience within an accident repair centre.

• Excellent preparation, repair and refinishing skills.

• Strong knowledge of modern bodyshop repair techniques.

• Good understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH and environmental procedures.

• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.

• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality repairs.

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

What's On Offer

• Realistic OTE of £45,000 - £90,000 per year.

• Competitive hourly rate or excellent commission structure.

• Uncapped earning potential based on productivity.

• Full-time, permanent position.

• Day shifts with a great work-life balance.

• Modern, fully equipped bodyshop.

• Stable employer offering long-term career opportunities.

• Supportive management team and professional working environment.

Working Hours

Day Shift 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Full-Time, Permanent

Apply Today

If you think you are a good fit for this Vehicle Prepper / Paint Sprayer / Panel Beater role, please contact Cian at Auto Skills UK, quoting the relevant job reference number 54252.

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 productive trades through to senior management.

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