Details:
- Salary: £23,364 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Northamptonshire
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
Junior Bodywork Prepper – Motorsport & Classic Vehicles
Location: Daventry
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 08:00–12:30 & 13:30–17:00
Friday: 08:00–12:30 & 13:30–16:00
Salary: £23,364 per annum (after the first 12 weeks)
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Junior Bodywork Prepper to join a specialist team with over 50 years of expertise in precision paintwork and restoration.
Our clients include elite motorsport and heritage automotive sectors, working with vehicles from Formula 1, Formula 3, GT racing teams, and high-end restoration projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about cars—ideally a young enthusiast (17–18+ or early career)—who wants to turn a genuine hobby into a long-term career.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing body panels in fibreglass, carbon fibre, aluminium, steel, and plastics
Surface preparation for primer and topcoat application
Working on prestigious vehicles including:
Porsche
Ferrari
Lotus Cars
Jaguar (including replica and restoration projects)
Supporting detailed race car and historic vehicle restorations, including complex accident repairs (e.g., reconstructing vintage race components)
You may also work on specialist heritage and miniature automotive projects with teams such as The Little Car Company.
What We’re Looking For
Basic or developing experience in bodywork or vehicle preparation
Interest in motorsport, automotive restoration, or engineering
Familiarity with composite materials
Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship
Reliable, hardworking, and eager to learn
What We Offer
Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
Hands-on experience with world-class and historic vehicles
Structured working hours (no night shifts required)
Long-term career development in a highly specialised industry
A workshop environment trusted by top-tier motorsport and restoration teams
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about cars and want to build a career in high-end vehicle preparation and restoration, we’d love to hear from you.
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation