Vehicle Prepper – Refuse Vehicle Solutions Ltd
The Role
Refuse Vehicle Solutions Ltd is looking for an experienced and reliable Vehicle Prepper to join our workshop team. You will be responsible for preparing refuse collection vehicles and commercial vehicle components for painting and refinishing, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard while supporting the workshop's productivity and quality objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare vehicle panels and components for painting by sanding, filling, and priming surfaces.
- Carry out minor repairs and surface preparation to ensure a smooth, high-quality finish.
- Mask vehicle panels, components, and equipment before painting.
- Remove contaminants, old paint, rust, and imperfections from vehicle surfaces.
- Clean and degrease vehicles prior to painting.
- Assist Paint Technicians with the preparation of refuse vehicles and commercial vehicle bodywork.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area.
- Follow all company health and safety procedures, including the correct use of PPE.
- Work efficiently to meet workshop deadlines while maintaining excellent quality standards.
- Support colleagues and contribute to a positive and professional team environment.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Vehicle Prepper, Bodyshop Prep Technician, or similar role.
- Experience working on commercial vehicles, HGVs, refuse vehicles, plant machinery, or large vehicles is desirable but not essential.
- Good understanding of vehicle preparation techniques and bodyshop processes.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Reliable, hardworking, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Full UK driving licence preferred.
About You
You take pride in preparing vehicles to the highest standard and understand that quality preparation is essential to achieving an excellent finished product. You are dependable, motivated, and committed to delivering consistently high standards while working in a busy commercial vehicle workshop. If you're an experienced Vehicle Prepper looking to join a growing commercial vehicle specialist, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Refuse Vehicle Solutions Ltd team
Send a CV and cover letter to [email protected] or apply via Indeed
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Berkeley GL13: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Level 3 City & Guilds Prep / Paint qualification?
Work Location: In person
