Bodywork Polisher

ATA Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high-quality paint finishes is seeking an experienced Bodywork Polisher in Northamptonshire. The role involves polishing and preparing various materials for high-end vehicles, including Porsche and Ferrari, requiring precision and attention to detail.

Benefits

Access to work on state-of-the-art cars

20 Shifts + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience preparing Fibreglass, Carbon Fibre, Aluminium, Steel, and plastics.
• Experience repairing and restoring bodywork.
• Ability to carry out precise and quality finishes.

Responsibilities

• Polishing as the main responsibility.
• Preparing surfaces for primer and topcoat application.
• Masking panels as necessary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Polishing

Fibreglass preparation

Carbon Fibre preparation

Aluminium preparation

Steel preparation

Plastic preparation

Repairing bodywork

Job description

Bodywork Polisher

Location: Northamptonshire

Shifts: Nights

Salary: £18.98 inc holiday pay (£34,354 per annum)

The Company:

With over 50 years of experience, this company is a leading provider of high-quality paint finishes in the UK, renowned for its expertise in the motorsport industry. Its work spans across top-tier motorsport categories, including Formula 1, Formula 3, World Touring Cars, British Touring Cars, and GT Cars. In addition to serving the motorsport and automotive sectors, the company leverages its extensive experience to offer advanced refinishing solutions for a variety of industries, including aviation, industrial, and marine applications. Whether for one-off projects or high-volume needs, the company is equipped to deliver tailored refinishing solutions for any type of customer.

They are now looking for a experienced Bodywork Specialist to support mainly polishing but also prepping and painting of their high end cars. This role requires flexibility, precision, and the ability to work on high-value and intricate projects across different vehicle types. Please contact Fred O’Reilly [e-mail] on 07827918324 regarding this role.

Role Overview:

• Polishing (Main reponsibility)
• Prepare a variety of materials including Fibreglass, Carbon Fibre, Aluminium, Steel, plastics.
• Ensure surfaces are ready for primer and topcoat application.
• Mask panels as necessary.
• Current projects include Porsche, Ferrari, and Lotus (working on various components and refinishing), Jaguar Replica (night shifts)
• Additionally, the race car division may require specialised work, such as:

Accident repair: A new wing may be required for a race car, but due to its age (over 50 years old), a new part can’t be purchased. You’ll be expected to fill and remake the damaged area, seamlessly restoring it from edge to edge.

Requirements of the successful candidate:

• Able to work in a timely and efficient manner
• Experience preparing Fibreglass, Carbon Fibre, Aluminium, Steel, plastics.
• Experience repairing and restoring bodywork
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to carry out precise and quality finishes
• Experience in strong edge-to edge filler work

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Access to work on state of the art and rare cars
• 20 Shifts + Bank Holidays

To be considered for this role please either hit the 'Apply' orcontact Fred O’Reilly [e-mail] call on 07827918324 regarding this role.

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