Paint prep Work, Jobs in Chaddesden, Dby (with Salaries)

Body Shop Technician – Classic & Performance Car: Prep for paint specialist
Auto Rara —Derby
- Up to £42,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Office
- Power tools
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Pentagon Motor Group —Derby
- £33,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Organisational skills
- IT
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Pentagon Motor Group —Derby
- £38,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Organisational skills
- IT
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Painter and Decorator
Peak Edge Hotel —Chesterfield
- £27,000 - £28,000 an hour
- Weekend availability
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- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Vehicle Prepper
Atherstone Accident Repair Centre —Atherstone
- £32,760 - £45,000 a year
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- In-person
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MotabilityDotNet —Swannington
- Up to £39,000 a year
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Body Shop Technician – Classic & Performance Car: Prep for paint specialist

Auto Rara
Derby

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
Up to £42,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Office
NVQ
Power tools
Hand tools
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

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 £42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Quick apply

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