Automotive Polisher

Apex Resource Management Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Resource Management Ltd is seeking an Automotive Polisher for a luxury automotive brand near Daventry. This contract-based role offers a structured shift pattern and a strong focus on high-quality finishes for bespoke restorations.

Join a state-of-the-art facility with a passionate team dedicated to precision and detail on high-value vehicles, while delivering production targets and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous automotive polishing or paint rectification experience.
• Experience with machine polishing, cutting, finishing and associated products.
• Comfort with wet sanding and removing paint imperfections.
• Able to identify scratches, swirl marks and other paint defects with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Polish and finish vehicle paintwork to a high-quality standard.
• Identify and rectify paint defects including scratches, swirl marks, dust inclusions and surface imperfections.
• Carry out wet sanding, cutting, polishing and final finishing as required.
• Use machine polishers, compounds and finishing products safely and effectively.
• Inspect completed work to ensure the required cosmetic and quality standards are achieved.
• Work closely with Paint, Bodyshop and Quality teams to resolve finish concerns.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and follow Health & Safety procedures.
• Complete work within production targets without compromising quality.

Skills

Automotive polishing

Paint rectification

Finishing techniques

Scratch removal

PDR

Surface defect repair

Rotary machine polishing

Dual-action machine polishing

Wet sanding

Paint flattening

Job description

Automotive Polisher required to join a Luxury Automotive brand based near Daventry on a contract basis.

This is your chance to join a luxury automotive brand celebrated for its bespoke restorations and unmatched attention to detail. At a state-of-the-art facility, you'll work with a passionate team of Automotive Polishers to bring exceptional automotive visions to life.

This isn't just another Automotive Polishing job—this is an opportunity to contribute to the craftsmanship of rare, high-value cars that combine classic beauty with cutting-edge engineering. You'll join a close-knit team who care deeply about precision, finish, and detail.

What you'll do as an Automotive Polisher:

• Polish and finish vehicle paintwork to a high-quality standard.
• Identify and rectify paint defects including scratches, swirl marks, dust inclusions and surface imperfections.
• Carry out wet sanding, cutting, polishing and final finishing as required.
• Use machine polishers, compounds and finishing products safely and effectively.
• Inspect completed work to ensure the required cosmetic and quality standards are achieved.
• Work closely with Paint, Bodyshop and Quality teams to resolve any finish concerns.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and follow all relevant Health & Safety procedures.
• Complete work within production targets without compromising quality.

What's in it for you? - Hours & Pay

• Contract: Ongoing (Inside IR35) - contract-to-permanent opportunity!
• Shift Pattern: Monday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 4:30 PM), Friday (7:00 AM - 12:45 PM)
• Pay: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
• Overtime opportunities & Rates available

Who we're looking for - Key skills of the Automotive Polisher:

• Previous automotive polishing or paint rectification experience.
• Skilled in machine polishing, cutting, compounding, finishing and associated products.
• Experience with wet sanding and removing paint imperfections.
• Confident identifying scratches, swirl marks and other paint defects.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong eye for quality.
• Able to achieve an immaculate final finish while working to production timescales.

Key Skills: Automotive polishing / Paint rectification / Finishing techniques / Scratch removal / PDR / Surface defect repair / Rotary machine polishing / Dual-action machine polishing / Wet sanding / Paint flattening