Bodyshop Technician
| Posting date: | 18 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £18.00 to £18 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | + Overtime |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 June 2026 |
| Location: | East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G75 0RH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Escape Recruitment Services |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | CR109000_1779092524 |
Summary
Body Shop Technician | East Kilbride |£18ph
Contract - Temporary initially with strong potential to become permanent
Escape Recruitment are supporting a growing manufacturing business in East Kilbride who are looking to add experienced Body Shop Technicians to their production team due to increased workload and continued growth.
This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced build and production environment and would suit candidates from automotive, commercial vehicle, coachbuilding, fibreglass, paint preparation or vehicle repair backgrounds.
The company are looking for practical individuals who can contribute quickly and work with minimal supervision.
Duties will include:
- Vehicle panel and component preparation
- Sanding, filling and finishing work
- Paint preparation activities
- Basic body repair work
- Supporting GRP/fibreglass moulding activities
- Maintaining quality standards throughout the build process
- Supporting wider production activity where required
Suitable backgrounds may include:
- Vehicle body shop
- Automotive repair
- Paint preparation
- Coachbuilding
- Commercial vehicle repair
- Fibreglass / GRP work
- Vehicle manufacturing or assembly
What's on offer:
- £18.00 per hour
- Monday to Friday
- 8:30am - 5:00pm
- 40-hour week
- Overtime opportunities available
- Temp-to-perm opportunity
- Immediate starts available
- Growing business with long-term opportunity
Candidates must have a positive attitude, good attention to detail and be comfortable working in a busy manufacturing environment.