Paint Shop Prepper

Job description

As a Paintshop Prepper, you would be responsible for tasks and activities such as:

• Carry out paintshop preparatory procedures such as masking and stripping designated body parts
• Secure/account for any stripped and replacement parts
• Apply primer to vehicle parts and panels ensuring high standard of work
• Prepare paint equipment and materials where required
• Participate in booth/oven cleaning and filter changing as required
• Adhere to environmental disposal practices and regulations
• Assist in other paintshop tasks such as flattening, polishing, jet washing etc when required
• Take part in and adopt to any required training on Cargiant’s constantly-evolving range of paintshop equipment and solutions

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performing the above tasks in a timely manner by using relevant paintshop equipment as necessary in line with vehicle-specific job cards
• Delivering a high-quality finish of prep jobs as per Cargiant’s stringent vehicle preparation standards
• Recording progress of job activities on Company’s internal scan system
• Communicating and consulting any on-job additions, issues or snags with the Management
• Where applicable, reporting any other vehicle faults found to Managers, undertaking ad hoc duties as requested by them
• Moving vehicles to and from designated paintshop areas as per process flow and within prescribed speed limits
• Maintaining good standards of housekeeping and workmanship in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines and Company Policies
  

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• It is each employee’s responsibility to ensure that the environment in which they work in is safe for them and others
• This includes reporting all accidents and near misses to Management
• Reporting any potential issues which could cause harm or lead to accidents
• Handling any hazardous substances in compliance with the relevant Health and Safety regulations
• Ensuring correct usage of PPE where required
• Acting in line with standards set out in the Health and Safety Manual and Company Handbook

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 2/3 (or equivalent certification/proven experience) in vehicle body repair & paint
• A full and valid driving licence
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team
• Willing to perform any ad hoc duties in a workshop based environment
• Able to work in the outdoor elements with a flexible approach to work
• The drive to work at World’s Largest Car Dealership to the best of your ability

What we offer

• A safe and stable working environment
• Weekly pay of £675 gross (based on 45 hrs a week, £15 per hour)
• A very experienced and supportive Team of Colleagues and Managers
• A chance for you to learn about and work on virtually all mainstream makes and models of cars
• A non-customer facing role in an enclosed paintshop
• Subsidised on-site diner
• On-site gym at a heavily discounted rate
• Staff discount on Cargiant cars (subject to terms & conditions)
• Free staff car park (designated areas, subject to terms & conditions)
• Ride-to-work bicycle scheme