Prep Technician

Steer Automotive Group; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accident repair group in the UK is seeking a skilled Paint Prep Technician to join their expert team. The role includes preparing vehicles for paintwork, ensuring high quality finishes, and collaborating with team members. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a bodyshop, excellent attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. This opportunity offers competitive salary, benefits, and career progression, making it perfect for those passionate about quality craftsmanship.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance related bonus

29 days holiday including public holidays

Pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Wagestream – Financial Wellbeing app

Flexible working options

Cycle to work scheme

Benefits App

Accredited ongoing training

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Prep Technician in a bodyshop or accident repair environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Ability to work well within a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Preparing vehicles for paintwork, including sanding, masking, and panel preparation.
• Ensuring high standards of finish and accuracy in every repair.
• Collaborating with the wider workshop team to deliver outstanding customer satisfaction.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work well within a team

Strong work ethic

Experience in bodyshop or accident repair

Job description

• Competitive salary plus performance related bonus
• 29 days holiday including public holidaysplus additional days with service
• Pension contributions
• Enhanced parental leave
• Wagestream—a Financial Wellbeing app giving you ultimate pay control! Get paid when you want, save monthly, enjoy shopping discounts, explore your benefits, and even connect with a financial coach.
• Talk to us about flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits App – virtual GP appointments, employee assistance programme (EAP), cycle to work, high street discounts, discounted vehicle maintenance & repairs and so much more!
  
• Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training – paid for by the business
• Opportunities for career progression

Join the UK’s leading accident repair group – where excellence, innovation, and integrity drive everything we do.

At Steer Automotive Group, we’re not just repairing vehicles – we’re shaping the future of accident repair. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity, we are one of the UK’s largest and fastest-growing accident repair groups.

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Paint Prep Technician to join our expert team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company that values quality craftsmanship and provides ongoing development for its people.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing vehicles for paintwork, including sanding, masking, priming, and panel preparation
• Ensuring high standards of finish and accuracy in every repair
• Working efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining quality
• Collaborating with the wider workshop team to deliver outstanding customer satisfaction

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience as a Prep Technician in a bodyshop or accident repair environment
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in your work
• Ability to work well within a team and independently
• A strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to delivering excellence

Join us at Steer Automotive Group and play a key role in keeping people moving safely, while building a rewarding career with a business that invests in your future. Apply today and steer your career in the right direction.

Automotive repair, accident repair, paint, prep, masking, attention to detail