Posted 28 July, 2026
Bodyshop Prepper
Perfect Placement Uk Ltd
Arundel, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Vehicle Bodyshop Prepper to join our client’s well-established team in Arundel, West Sussex. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled professionals looking to work within a reputable commercial vehicle repair facility specialising in buses, coaches, trucks, and vans. The role offers competitive pay, excellent working conditions, and prospects for professional development.Benefits of a Commercial Vehicle Bodyshop Prepper:\n
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- Competitive salary up to £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience \n
- Monday to Friday working hours, 08:00 to 17:00, with no weekend shifts \n
- Opportunity for overtime at time and a half during weekdays \n
- Supportive, friendly working environment with a team of experienced technicians and painters \n
- Regular social and wellbeing activities, including monthly visits from a mobile barbershop \n
- Potential to develop skills in restoration, accident repair, and fiberglass work in a busy workshop \n
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- Prepare commercial vehicles including buses, coaches, trucks, and vans, prior to painting or further bodywork \n
- Mask, fill, sand, and carry out fiberglass repairs on various vehicles and chassis \n
- Handle restoration and accident repair projects with attention to detail \n
- Perform basic welding tasks as required following safety and quality standards \n
- Ensure all vehicles are road-ready and meet the shop’s quality requirements \n
- Work efficiently within a team to uphold high standards of workmanship \n
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety protocols \n
- Adapt to the fast-paced nature of the workshop with patience and precision \n
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- Proven experience working in a vehicle bodyshop, with a focus on commercial vehicles \n
- Competence in vehicle preparation tasks including masking, filling, and sanding \n
- Knowledge of fiberglass repairs; basic welding skills are advantageous but not essential \n
- Strong team player with a positive attitude and good sense of humour \n
- Patient, detail-oriented, and capable of working on complex or vintage vehicles, such as buses and classic trucks \n
- Previous experience with restoration or accident repair is desirable \n
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and progress within a busy commercial vehicle bodyshop environment \n
