Junior Bodywork Prepper

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