Prep & Finishing Technician (Automotive & Motorsport)

Prep & Finishing Technician (Automotive/Motorsport) – Portsmouth

People Solutions are currently recruiting forPrep & Finishing Technician (Automotive/Motorsport) roles to join our well-established client based inPortsmouth.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced technicians looking to work within a high-quality manufacturing environment, preparing and finishing components to exceptional standards.

The role involves preparing parts ready for painting, polishing finished components, carrying out quality checking, and supporting continuous improvement within a specialist production environment.

Shifts:

• Double days

Week 1:
• Monday – Friday
• 06:00 – 14:00

Week 2:
• Monday – Thursday
• 13:45 – 21:45

Friday:
• 13:00 – 21:00

• Overtime available most weeks, including weekends

Rates of Pay:

• £34,850 per year
• Plus 20% shift premium

Benefits:

As aPrep & Finishing Technician (Automotive/Motorsport), you will receive:

• 33 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Wellbeing support
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Overtime opportunities

Day-to-Day Duties:

As aPrep & Finishing Technician (Automotive/Motorsport), your duties will include:

• Preparing automotive components ready for paint application
• Polishing finished components to achieve the required surface finish
• Removing paint defects and carrying out rework activities
• Working with polymer and carbon components
• Carrying out quality checks and inspections
• Supporting continuous improvement activities within the department
• Maintaining equipment and ensuring tools are kept in safe working condition
• Following manufacturing processes and quality standards
• Supporting and coaching other technicians where required
• Maintaining a clean and organised workspace in line with 5S standards

Essential Skills:

To be successful as aPrep & Finishing Technician (Automotive/Motorsport), you will need:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, automotive, motorsport, or similar environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Experience preparing components for painting or finishing
• Experience with polishing, sanding, or achieving high-quality surface finishes
• Confidence using pneumatic tools and hand tools
• The ability to follow technical instructions and processes
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

Desirable Experience:

• Automotive finishing
• Motorsport
• Spray painting processes
• Carbon fibre or composite component preparation
• Quality inspection / QC processes
• Coaching or supporting junior team members

Training:

• Full training and ongoing support provided

Apply:

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as aPrep & Finishing Technician (Automotive/Motorsport), apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process