Paint Preparation Technician – Road & Race Car Bodies
£ The new Escort MK1 RS by Boreham Motorworks is being built in Newton Aycliffe starting in 2025, would you like to join our Paint Shop team? The Recruitment Bunker are looking for skilled paint preparation technicians to join and build these sought after continuation cars at DRVN Automotive's centre for fabrication and paint excellence on Newton Aycliffe Business Park.
The first of several models in our range, this limited run of 300bhp/800kg road and race cars are officially licensed by Ford making this a unique opportunity to work on an incredibly significant project in the rich history of the brand. The paint preparation technicians will be responsible for taking the “body in white” shells and panels created by our fabrication team and preparing them to receive a high-quality paint finish by one of our automotive painters. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and expertise in various paint prep techniques to ensure the definition and quality of the vehicle paint to an OEM+ standard.
Paint Preparation Technician – Road & Race Car Bodies
Holidays: 25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays
Pension
Employee Referral Scheme
The DRVN Automotive Group are a sector leading automotive group, specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of luxury automotive brands, recognised globally for our commitment to innovation, quality, and engineering, centred around a world-class customer experience.
Situated in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, our North East Site boasts a state-of-the-art production facility spanning 40,000 square feet. Equipped with specialised workshop bays dedicated to fabrication, bodywork and paint, our facility stands as a testament to our commitment to precision and quality. As we surge ahead, production at our facility is poised for rapid expansion throughout 2025, reflecting our unwavering dedication to growth and innovation.
Company Policies: Manage and follow the quality, health, safety, and welfare policies of the company
* Preparing each work piece and moving panels and materials to the appropriate area of the facility at the start and end of each task, loading and unloading booths
* Quality focussed approach with a pride taken in the end result and standard of each task undertaken
* Experience in an automotive paint and body setting in a low volume classic/prestige environment
* A good working knowledge of cars and vehicle assembly processes
Our inclusive workplace welcomes and values all candidates from all backgrounds, we believe that diversity enhances our ability to innovate and serve our customers effectively.