Are you a skilled body shop specialist ready to bring your craft to some of the UK’s most exciting classic car builds? Join Auto RARA and become part of a team renowned for precision, innovation and automotive artistry.
About Auto RARA
Auto RARA has built a name as one of Derbyshire’s leading classic car restoration and restomod specialists — restoring and transforming iconic vehicles for enthusiasts across the UK. We’re expanding fast and have big plans: from concours-quality restorations to bespoke restomods and race-ready builds across a range of prestigious marques.
Our dedicated team of paint and preparation professionals are at the heart of this ambition — and we’re now looking for an Body Shop Technician to take our paintshop to the next level.
Why join us?
✅ High-end projects: Work on rare and cherished classics, unique restomods, and purpose-built competition cars.
✅ Craftsmanship culture: We have a dedicated paint and body shop department. Delivering high end glass finish paintwork from OEM+ to concours standard.
✅ Process & attention to detail: Work within an established team using advanced technology, equipment and process to deliver excellence.
✅ Growth & variety: No two builds are the same — your skills will be challenged, developed and truly appreciated by both colleagues and discerning clients.
What you’ll be doing
- Carry out initial preparation work on receipt of bare metal chassis to move into epoxy primer
- Final metal finessing
- Remove minor imperfections from body work
- Prepare smooth surface to the highest standard, ready for paint
- Flat and polish finished paintwork – standards include OEM+, Show and Concours dependant on customer
- Collaborate closely with other departments and project managers to keep restorations on schedule, using project plans and Gantt charts.
- Share expertise and provide guidance to junior team members, supporting our culture of craftsmanship and learning.
What we’re looking for
- Highly skilled and passionate Body Shop Technician: Confident with technical equipment and working with precision tools to deliver a high end consistent finish
- Expert blocking skills: The ability to create the perfectly prepared for paint surface
- Teamwork: Working with painter to ensure consistent process led paint finish.
Workshop knowledge: Level 3 NVQ in Vehicle repair (or Equivalent), + some exposure to the high end paintwork environment
- Attention to detail: Pride in delivering perfectly restored vehicles
Professional work ethic: Self-motivated, punctual and able to manage your own workload while contributing positively to the team.
Process-driven: Capable of recording progress and working to project plans using Microsoft Office.
What we offer
- A permanent, full-time position in an ambitious, supportive environment.
- Overtime and additional hours available.
- A chance to work on vehicles that excite, challenge and inspire you every day.
Ready to shape history, one car at a time?
Bring your attention to detail to Auto RARA and leave your mark on some of the UK’s finest classic car projects.
How to apply:
Send us your CV and a short note about your favourite paint job so far — we’d love to see what you can do.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
