Paint Prepper

**About us** Here at Direct Line Group Auto Services, we genuinely care about what we do and strive to provide a phenomenal level of service for our customers. We know that our customer's vehicles make getting from A to B that much easier, whether it's to do the weekly shop, the school run or to get things delivered, it's all important. **What you'll be doing**: You will be responsible for repairing accident damaged vehicles using Thatcham recommended repair methods and relevant Health and safety measures back to pre accident condition in line with Audatex estimates and our own high standards at DLG Auto Services - Completing prepping work for spray painters allocated in relation to job card, request parts and sign job card on completion, ensuring all parts are approved and ordered on dismantling receiving relevant sign off. - Achieving an ongoing high rate of productivity. - Being responsible for ensuring work is carried out to a high standard of quality in agreed timescales and sign quality check sheet on completion. - Adhering to Blueprint and BS 10125 procedures at all times. - Ensuring all tasks are carried out in compliance with Health and Safety guidelines wearing all Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided, and work areas are kept clean and tidy. - Providing timely information and updates to team members, colleagues. - Prioritising any reworks. - Experience in prepping within a bodyshop environment and working on motor vehicles. - Ability to work with heavy materials in a job that requires physical exertion. - Ability to prioritise workloads to ensure you achieve targets. **What you'll need**: This is a permanent role 40 hours a week The future is exciting now the technologies used in Body Shops are evolving every day, which is really helping us re-shape vehicle repair industry. That's why we're excited to grow our teams and looking for people to join us as a Paint Prepper reporting to your workshop controller All roles are at the heart of our Auto Services business and you'll need be enthusiastic, upbeat and committed to delivering the best repair service. As you can imagine Health and Safety and working to industry standards is important to us. We always ensure our teams and customers safety at each stage of the repair process, ensure tasks are carried out in compliance with Health and Safety as well as in line with Audatex estimates, observing DLGAS ways of working and BS10125 procedures. **Who you'll be working with**: We know you've heard this all before, but the culture here at DLG really is something else. We embrace our individuality - you'll see it in the way that we think and work, it's all about ensuring you can enjoy making a contribution, have some fun and be yourself in every aspect. We encourage each other to be the best we can be: no opinion goes unheard, no achievement goes unrecognised, and no idea goes unknown - we even reward you for them We encourage our people to work together, aim higher and to be the best they can be - for customers, colleagues and the business. It's an indefinable "DLGness" that makes us who we are, and we'd love for you to be a part of it. **Benefits** We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle: - 9% employer contributed pension - 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover - Additional optional Health and Dental insurance - EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way. - Generous holidays - Buy as you earn share scheme - Employee discounts and cashback - Plus many more **Being yourself** Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you. LI-LC1