Production Assistant/Body Shop Preparation
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Position Overview & Specifications
With our rapid growth, Sterling Automotive needs to employ a Production Assistant.
The role is varied and the right person will be trained in many aspects of the business.
Our Production output is pivotal to our success and we are looking for candidates who are as passionate about automotive styling as we are. The right person will be invested in the success of the business which will in turn promote their own growth within the company.
The areas that may be covered are as follows:
Vehicle wrapping, window films
Bodyshop/painting experience
Wheel refurbishment
Wheel and tyre fitting
Bodykit fitting
Mechanical work
Powder-coating
Diamond Cutting
Experience in one or more of these will be extremely advantageous.
This role supports not only the styling side of the business but also in the interior upholstery department as well as prototyping and finally our Sterling Wheel Lab.
Any previous experience in any of the above departments will be advantageous but full training will be provided.
The role is 8-4pm Monday to Friday which is flexible to a degree.
It may be useful to visit our website to get a feel for what it is we actually do
www.sterling-automotive.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18,000.00-£25,170.00 per year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18,000.00-£25,223.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Assistant/Body Shop Preparation roles across Sterling Automotive LTD's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18,000 - £25,223 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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