Trainee Bodyshop Prepper / Painter
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000.00 to £32,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Dover, CT16 1 |
| Company: | BCT Resourcing |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2043773 |
Summary
Trainee Bodyshop Painter
Trainee Bodyshop Prepper/Painter to join our growing team. As a family-run organisation, our client prides itself on supporting new talent and providing long-term career opportunities within the automotive industry.
This is a modern, well-established automotive repair centre delivering high-quality repair and maintenance services.
This role is ideal for someone starting their career in the bodyshop industry - whether you have recently left education, completed a college course, and ideally gained some amount of hands-on experience, and you want to build your skills in a professional environment.
What we offer:
* Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 am-4:30 pm, No Weekends
* Company Pension Scheme
* Full in-house training and mentoring from experienced technicians
* Clear career progression opportunities
Skills, qualities and experience:
* Some Experience in vehicle repair, painting within the automotive industry
* Some practical experience or training (college, hobby work, or work placement)
* Experience in preparing or painting alloy wheels would be an advantage
* Willingness to learn and take instruction
* Reliable with good time keeping. Keen to become a Qualified Automotive Painter in the future
* Ability to work as part of a team in a busy workshop
* Eligible to work in the UK with a valid driving licence preferred
Role & Responsibilities:
* Assist experienced painters/preppers with preparation and painting tasks
* Learn to complete repairs to company quality standards
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace
* Follow health and safety procedures at all times
* Deliver professional and courteous service
* Support team objectives and daily workshop activities
* Carry out other duties as required while developing your
Trainee Bodyshop Prepper/Painter to join our growing team. As a family-run organisation, our client prides itself on supporting new talent and providing long-term career opportunities within the automotive industry.
This is a modern, well-established automotive repair centre delivering high-quality repair and maintenance services.
This role is ideal for someone starting their career in the bodyshop industry - whether you have recently left education, completed a college course, and ideally gained some amount of hands-on experience, and you want to build your skills in a professional environment.
What we offer:
* Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 am-4:30 pm, No Weekends
* Company Pension Scheme
* Full in-house training and mentoring from experienced technicians
* Clear career progression opportunities
Skills, qualities and experience:
* Some Experience in vehicle repair, painting within the automotive industry
* Some practical experience or training (college, hobby work, or work placement)
* Experience in preparing or painting alloy wheels would be an advantage
* Willingness to learn and take instruction
* Reliable with good time keeping. Keen to become a Qualified Automotive Painter in the future
* Ability to work as part of a team in a busy workshop
* Eligible to work in the UK with a valid driving licence preferred
Role & Responsibilities:
* Assist experienced painters/preppers with preparation and painting tasks
* Learn to complete repairs to company quality standards
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace
* Follow health and safety procedures at all times
* Deliver professional and courteous service
* Support team objectives and daily workshop activities
* Carry out other duties as required while developing your