Paint Preparation Technician – Road & Race Car Bodies
£ Competitive DOE
Location: Newton Aycliffe
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.
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. We strive to deliver a “peak analogue” driving experience to our customers.
Overview of the Role
Rate: £ Competitive DOE
Holidays: 25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays
Pension
Employee Referral Scheme
Hours of work: 7.30-16.30 Mon-Thurs, 7.30-13.30 Fri
Company Overview: The DRVN Automotive Group is 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.
Situated in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, our North East Site boasts a state-of-the-art production facility spanning 40,000 square feet. As we surge ahead, production at our facility is poised for rapid expansion throughout 2025.
Responsibilities
* Manage and follow the quality, health, safety, and welfare policies of the company
* Preparing bare metal surfaces of vehicle shells, panels and parts to a high standard ready for paint
* Filler work, hand sanding and finishing
* Preparing equipment and materials ready for use
* Masking relevant areas of the vehicle prior to application
* Preparing each work piece and moving panels and materials to the appropriate area of the facility
* Maintaining and cleaning equipment and working areas each day
* Observe all health and safety methods and regulations and correct use of all PPE
* Following instructions from the senior paint team
Essential Skills
* Experience of working within a Paint Shop environment
* Understanding of the importance of prep to overall definition and paint finish of the final result
* Accurate masking ability with high level of attention to detail
* A good working knowledge of industry best practice in paint technique and products
* Quality focused approach with pride taken in the end result
* Application and finishing of spray fillers and primers to a high standard
* Good eye for flattening and finish
* Comfortable working on vehicles of high value
* Good attitude to teamwork and ability to take instruction
Desirable Skills
* Experience in an automotive paint and body setting in a low volume classic/prestige environment
* Polishing skills and detailing
* Proven skills in hand finishing and detail filler work
* A good working knowledge of cars and vehicle assembly processes
Please note we do not provide sponsorships to those who require it and will only accept applications from those who have full rights to work in the UK.
Our inclusive workplace welcomes and values all candidates from all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected and supported. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
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