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Bodywork Prepper – Daventry

Are you a skilled prepper, vehicle technicician, bodywork specialist with a passion for precision and high-quality finishes? We are looking for an experienced individual to join a leading company with over 50 years of expertise in delivering exceptional paint finishes across the motorsport world, including Formula 1, Formula 3, GT Cars, vintage cars and more. This role demands a high level of attention to detail and strong edge-to-edge filler work, as you’ll be working on some of the most iconic vehicles in the world.

Role Overview:

Location: Daventry

Shift: 8am-5pm (Monday to Thursday), 8am-4pm (Friday)

Salary: £34,354 per annum)

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare a variety of materials including Fibreglass, Carbon Fibre, Aluminium, Steel, and Plastics.
Expert edge-to-edge filler work, ensuring seamless, high-quality repairs and restorations.
Work on high-value projects such as Porsche, Ferrari, Lotus, and Jaguar Replica refinishing and restoration.
Specialised race car restoration, including intricate accident repairs (e.g., recreating a 50-year-old race car wing).
Ensuring surfaces are ready for primer and topcoat applications.
Essential Skills & Experience:

Proven experience in bodywork preparation, including fibreglass, carbon fibre, aluminium, steel, and plastics.
Expertise in edge-to-edge filler work, achieving flawless, precise finishes.
Experience in motorsport, automotive engineering, aerospace, or similar high-performance sectors is essential.
High attention to detail and ability to deliver top-tier results in fast-paced environments.
Benefits:

Competitive salary with overtime opportunities.
Opportunity to work on rare and state-of-the-art cars.
20 shifts + bank holidays.
If you have the expertise and passion for working on high-end, intricate projects, we want to hear from you! Apply now by contacting Fred O'Reilly at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

Don’t miss the chance to be part of a team that works on some of the world’s most prestigious vehicles.

By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. ATA Recruitment specialise in Technical and Electrical Engineering, so if this role is not for you, please do have a look on our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience better - If you have the skill, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can find you your perfect job! - (url removed) You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.

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