Job Description

Paint Prepper - 40 or 45 Hours per week - Full Time


DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. By joining our Auto Services team you'll become a part of a network of repair centres with one simple mission. To deliver high-quality repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible for our more than 100,000 customers. As we look to the future, you can look to yours too. From technical capability to customer relations, here you'll find a place where you can really thrive. We've got this!



What you'll be doing:



You will be responsible for repairing accident damaged vehicles using recommended repair methods and relevant Health and safety measures to get vehicles back to pre-accident condition:


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 at 40 or 45 hours per week.



We're looking for candidates who have proven experience in this area who are ready to thrive in this role.



The future is exciting and the technologies used in Body Shops are evolving every day, which is really helping us re-shape the vehicle repair industry. That's why we're excited to grow our teams and looking for people to join us as a Paint Prepper.



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 policies as well as in line with Audatex estimates, observing the DLGAS ways of working and BS10125 procedures.



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 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


We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. Which is why we've looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best - whatever that looks like -- and offering real choice, flexibility, and a greater work-life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They're about recognising who you are and the life you live.



Be 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.



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