13/10/2026
PREPPER/PAINTER REQUIRED
Your attention to detail makes the difference.
At Fix Auto Walsall, we take pride in delivering repairs with a high-quality finish. We’re looking for an experienced Vehicle Painter/Prepper to join our BSI Kitemark-approved accident repair centre.
If you’re skilled in preparation, colour matching and paint application, and take ownership of the finish you produce, we’d like to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Preparing vehicles and panels for refinishing, including filling, sanding, masking and priming
Checking repaired surfaces and correcting imperfections before painting
Mixing and matching colours, using spray-out checks where required
Applying primers, basecoats and clearcoats in accordance with paint-system instructions
Blending adjacent panels to achieve a consistent colour match and finish
Following the correct drying and curing processes
Inspecting completed paintwork, rectifying defects and carrying out polishing
Using materials efficiently and maintaining spray guns, tools and equipment
Working closely with the workshop team to meet agreed repair timescales
Keeping preparation areas and spray booths clean and organised
Following COSHH, PPE, extraction and workshop health and safety procedures
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a Vehicle Painter/Prepper or Paint Technician in a professional bodyshop
Strong preparation, colour-matching and paint application skills
Experience working with water-based paint systems
Ability to complete work from preparation through to final finishing
Relevant qualifications or ATA accreditation desirable
Experience with Spies Hecker paint systems advantageous
A reliable, organised team player who takes pride in producing a consistently high standard
What We Offer
Pay dependent on your skills and experience
A varied role within an established accident repair centre
A team that values careful preparation, quality finishes and clear communication
PAY - £13.00-£18.00
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