At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and polish vehicles to achieve a factory-quality finish in a modern bodyshop.
- Company: Professional accident repair centre in Leicester with a focus on quality workmanship.
- Benefits: Earn £36,000 - £42,000, enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule, and access ongoing training.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team where your skills are valued and career progression is encouraged.
- Qualifications: Experience in vehicle preparation and polishing, with attention to detail and teamwork skills.
Location: Leicester
Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 Depending on Experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm
Looking for a role where your skills are recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can continue to progress? If you're an experienced Bodyshop Prepper & Polisher looking to join a professional accident repair centre, this is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern, well-equipped bodyshop where quality workmanship is genuinely valued. With a salary of £36,000 - £42,000 depending on experience, this role offers the opportunity to develop your career while working alongside an experienced and supportive team. Enjoy a great work-life balance with a Monday to Friday working pattern and no weekend working.
If you're looking to move away from a role where your skills are undervalued and into a professional environment where your preparation, finishing skills and attention to detail are recognised, this could be the ideal next step.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Competitive Salary - £36,000 - £42,000 DOE
- Monday to Friday Working Pattern
- Working Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- 40-Hour Working Week
- Full-Time, Permanent Position
- Modern Accident Repair Centre
- Professional Workshop Environment
- Ongoing Training & Development
- Career Progression Opportunities
THE ROLE
As an Experienced Bodyshop Prepper & Polisher, you will play a key role in preparing accident-damaged vehicles for paint and completing final finishing and polishing work to an exceptional standard. You'll work closely with the wider bodyshop team to ensure vehicles are repaired efficiently and leave the workshop looking their best.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare vehicles and panels for paint through sanding, filling, masking and priming
- Carry out high-quality machine polishing, mopping and final finishing
- Remove paint defects, dirt inclusions and imperfections to achieve a factory-quality finish
- Carry out final preparation and inspection before vehicles move through the repair process
- Work closely with Paint Sprayers, Panel Technicians and MET Technicians to maintain efficient vehicle throughput
- Identify and rectify preparation or finishing defects before vehicle completion
- Maintain tools, equipment and work areas to a high standard
- Follow manufacturer repair methods, bodyshop quality standards and Health & Safety procedures
ABOUT YOU
We're looking for an experienced and quality-focused Prepper & Polisher who takes genuine pride in producing excellent finishes and understands the importance of preparation in achieving a first-class repair.
- Previous experience as a Prepper, Polisher or Prep & Polish Technician within an automotive bodyshop
- Strong experience in vehicle preparation, sanding, filling, masking and priming
- Confident using machine polishers and professional finishing equipment
- Strong understanding of paint defects, polishing techniques and final finishing
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship
- Able to work efficiently within a busy accident repair environment
- Reliable, professional and highly motivated
- Strong team player with a positive attitude
- Full UK Driving Licence preferred
- IMI and/or ATA qualifications are advantageous but not essential
Polisher in Leicester employer: autoskills-uk
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