Paint Preparer (Body Shop)

This fleet repair centre in Hammarsdale needs body repair skills that pass the insurer's quality check. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

This post is Hammarsdale-based, with most of your time spent at a fleet repair centre. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Fit new panels using spot welding and bonding methods
• Photograph repair stages for the insurance assessor
• Cut and polish to remove dust marks and orange peel
• Mix paint colours with a spectrophotometer and the mixing scheme
• Spray base coat and 2K clear coat in the booth

• Panel beating or spray painting trade test, or at least 4 years of proven work
• Knowledge of spray booth safety and respirator use
• Able to work to insurer repair times and quality standards
• A portfolio or references from previous body shops
• Experience with modern waterborne or high-solids paint systems

• Aluminium and high-strength steel repair training
• Experience as a workshop controller in a body shop

• Clean, modern booth and prep area
• Paint supplier training courses
• Full respirator and spray suit supplied

• Expect a practical test panel. Arrive early so you can see the booth and equipment first.
• Before-and-after photos are your best proof. Keep them on your phone, ready to show at the interview.