Job Title: Bodyshop Prepper Location: Westcliff-on-Sea Salary: Up to £40,000 (DOE) excellent benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm About the Company Our client is a well-established, award-winning independent accident repair centre based in Westcliff-on-Sea, with over 25 years of industry experience. Originally founded in the Midlands, the business has grown rapidly through organic expansion and continues to build a strong reputation within the vehicle body repair sector. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit a Bodyshop Prepper to join their busy and professional team. The Role As a Bodyshop Prepper, you will play a vital role in the paint process by ensuring all vehicles are fully prepared to a high standard before entering the spray booth. Key Responsibilities: Prepare vehicle panels and surfaces through sanding, smoothing, and feathering Apply fillers and stopper to minor imperfections and finish to a high standard Mask vehicles and panels to protect non-painted areas Apply primers and prepare surfaces for paint application Clean and degrease vehicles to remove dust, grease, and contaminants Ensure vehicles are fully prepped and ready for the spray booth Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment Follow all Health & Safety guidelines, including correct PPE usage Complete all work efficiently and within agreed timeframes About You To be successful in this role, you will: Have previous experience in a Bodyshop or similar environment Demonstrate a high standard of workmanship and attention to detail Have good knowledge of preparation and paint processes Be confident using sanding and polishing equipment Work effectively in a fast-paced workshop environment Be a strong team player with good communication skills What's on Offer Competitive salary up to £40,000 (depending on experience) Performance-related bonus Pension scheme Ongoing training and development Opportunities for career progression within a growing business Interested? If you're a skilled Bodyshop Prepper looking to join a reputable and growing company, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career.