Vehicle Polisher and Quality Control in Exeter

Salary: £30,000.00 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-17:30

Location: Exeter

This is an opportunity to become part of a long established, family owned business where craftsmanship is valued, teamwork matters and delivering exceptional results for our customers is at the heart of everything we do.

Who are City West Country? We are a privately owned, award‑winning automotive group with over 40 years of industry experience, operating successful dealerships across Exeter, Taunton, Plymouth and Truro. As our business continues to expand, we’re offering the right candidate the chance to thrive in a fast‑paced, forward‑thinking environment. Owned by a father‑and‑son team, we pride ourselves on strong family values. For the past three years, we have also been recognised as an Outstanding Company to Work For by Best Companies!

What can we offer you?

• Employee Car Scheme
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Scottish Widows salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Access to our exclusive Benefits Hub – discounts on big brands
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme and eye care vouchers
• Life assurance 1 x basic salary
• Long Service Awards to celebrate your milestones

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be responsible for restoring and enhancing vehicle paintwork through professional machine polishing and ensuring every vehicle meets company quality standards before delivery to the customer. This role requires excellent attention to detail, knowledge of paint correction techniques, and a commitment to delivering exceptional vehicle presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform machine polishing and paint correction to remove light scratches, swirl marks, oxidation, and imperfections.
• Apply finishing compounds, polishes, waxes, ceramic coatings, or paint protection products as required.
• Inspect vehicle paint surfaces before and after polishing.
• Ensure all painted surfaces achieve a high-quality finish without holograms or buffer trails.
• Clean and maintain polishing equipment, pads, and work area.

• Conduct a comprehensive final inspection of completed vehicles before customer delivery.
• Inspect vehicle cleanliness, including interior and exterior presentation.
• Verify all repair work has been completed to company standards.
• Ensure no defects, scratches, dents, or unfinished work remain.
• Complete QC checklists and report any issues requiring rework.
• Liaising closely with the Quality control team.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Handle vehicles carefully to prevent damage.
• Support other QC duties when required.
• Meet productivity and quality targets.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys a fast paced, quality-focused environment. You’ll bring:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to identify cosmetic defects and quality issues.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently.
• Full driving licence would be advantageous.
• High level of pride in workmanship.
• Quality-focused mindset.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.

Is This You? If you’re excited by this great opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and join a company that values performance, passion and progression.

We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a commitment to equality and fairness at the heart of our values and everyday practices and policies. We aim to recruit, nurture and retain a diverse workforce that reflect the diversity of our customer base.

Want to discuss this role? Call Beth Williams on 01392 825073 or email [email protected]