Job Summary:

Location: Marsh Lane, Portbury, Bristol, BS20 7XL

Hours: Full Time 40.25 Hours per week MON-SUN (554 Shift Pattern)

We're looking for an exceptional Bodyshop Prepper (Production Specialist - Prep & Masking) to join our fast-growing team at Cazoo, helping to transform the way people buy used cars and making buying a car no different to buying any other product online today.

The Bodyshop Prepper (Production Specialist - Prep & Masking) will be responsible for preparing vehicles for paint. You will be someone that enjoys working in a fast paced environment with a hands on attitude and at heart with a data-driven mindset, sharing fresh ideas for how to apply best practice to improve efficiency by reducing operating costs while increasing productivity.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing vehicles for painting, as per the detailed instruction, and using appropriate
  tools to rub down paintwork where small dents or chips are located.
• Preparing vehicles with masking paper to protect areas not required for painting.
• Rubbing down primer to a smooth finish.
• Using primer to cover chips or filled dents.
• Using the appropriate filling material, where small chips or dents need filling.
• After painting, using fine paper to remove blemishes and dirt in the paint.
• Attending all training programmes as necessary and when instructed.
• Using orbital sanders to remove small chips in the paint.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy working area at all times.
• Sending completed vehicles to the valeting team.
• Rubbing down filler to a smooth finish.
• De-masking any masking paper.

Required skills and experience:

• Significant exposure working in a similar position i.e. Prepper, Bodyshop / Bodyworks Operative, MET Technician, Strip & Refit etc
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Significant exposure using orbital sanders.
• Ability to work fast and efficiently.
• Team player.

Why join us:

• A friendly and fast paced working environment
• Opportunities to work on a large range of vehicle manufacturers and models to help broaden your skill set
• Excellent shift pattern
• A competitive salary and bonus structure
• Full training and continued support
• 23.5 days annual leave, plus an extra day for your Birthday
• Wellness fund - you are allowed to claim £100 per year for wellbeing
• Cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare provision
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance
• Pension (5% matched)

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