Polisher

Autoskills-Uk; Leicester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mon-Fri

40-hour week

Modern workshop

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Autoskills-Uk in Leicester is seeking an Experienced Bodyshop Prepper & Polisher to join a modern, well-equipped centre. You’ll prepare accident-damaged vehicles for paint, perform final finishing and polishing to a high standard, and work closely with the workshop team to ensure quality and throughput.

This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £36,000–£42,000 DOE, Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm, and a supportive environment with ongoing training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experienced bodyshop prepper and polisher
• Strong preparation, sanding, masking and priming skills
• Proficient with machine polishers and finishing equipment
• Attention to detail for high-quality finishes
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for paint with sanding, filling, masking and priming
• Carry out machine polishing and final finishing to a high quality standard
• Remove paint defects and imperfections to achieve factory-quality finish
• Perform final preparation and inspection before vehicles move to repair
• Work with Paint Sprayers and Technicians to maintain throughput
• Identify and rectify preparation or finishing defects before completion
• Maintain tools and workshop areas to a high standard
• Follow repair methods, quality standards and health & safety procedures

Skills

Prepper

Polisher

Bodyshop experience

Machine polisher

Attention to detail

Team player

Driving licence

Education

IMI and/or ATA qualifications preferred

Tools

Finishing equipment

Job description

EXPERIENCED BODYSHOP PREPPER & POLISHER
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

Alternative Job Titles:

Bodyshop Prepper / Vehicle Prepper / Prep Technician / Paint Prep Technician / Polisher / Vehicle Polisher / Bodyshop Polisher / Prep & Polish Technician / Paint Finishing Technician / Vehicle Refinishing Technician / Automotive Prep Technician