About NVD

A family-owned business, established in 1980, NVD was set up to assist vehicle manufacturers in the timely and incident free distribution of their products. We’ve established ourselves as a one stop shop providing the three main pillars of outbound logistics, including transporting, storing and enhancing our customers’ vehicles, prior to delivery to their end location. Since 1980 NVD has been at the forefront of pioneering the digitisation of the FVL industry. As early adopters of emerging technology we have been able to introduce huge efficiencies saving time and money for our customers. Our unwavering commitment to progress and continual service improvement remains at the heart of our business today.

Role Sumary

The role is responsible for preparing vehicles for the paint process following body repairs, ensuring all work meets the highest quality standards and is completed efficiently and safely. This includes surface preparation, sanding, masking, applying seam sealer, and ensuring vehicles are “gun ready” for spray painting.

The successful candidate will demonstrate proven experience in vehicle preparation within a professional body shop environment, with strong knowledge of repair and finishing techniques. A keen eye for detail, excellent workmanship, and the ability to work collaboratively with panel beaters and spray painters are essential to maintaining a smooth workflow and consistent quality output.

The role also involves maintaining a clean, organised workspace and ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards. Effective communication, teamwork, and good organisational skills are required to manage materials, equipment, and processes efficiently.

Pay and Benefits

€52,000 - €57,000 including workshop bonus and shift premium
Pension Scheme
Staff Purchase Schemes:
Tyres
Parts
Tools
Annual leave purchase scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted Gym Membership
Bike to Work

Requirements

Proven experience as a Vehicle Prepper in a professional auto body shop.
Strong knowledge of vehicle body repair and preparation techniques.
Experience with seam sealer and other waterproofing applications is essential.
Skilled in the use of tools and equipment necessary for high-quality vehicle preparation.
Attention to detail and a commitment to achieving excellent finishes.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Good communication and organisational skills.
“Gun Ready’’

Responsibilities

Assess and repair vehicle bodies post-collision, preparing them for priming and painting.
Apply primer to repaired surfaces, ensuring thorough coverage and proper preparation for painting.
Sand, mask, and otherwise prepare vehicle surfaces to a fine finish.
Apply seam sealer as required to ensure waterproofing and seamless repairs.
Ensure that vehicles are clean, masked, and 'gun ready' for spray painters.
Collaborate closely with panel beaters and spray painters to ensure smooth workflow and quality control.
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment in compliance with health and safety standards.
Manage supplies and equipment related to the prepping process, including inventory tracking and reordering as necessary.

Equal Opportunities Statement

National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the Traveller community, in accordance with Irish and UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

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