Senior Car Prep & Polish Technician

Auto Skills UK; Cannock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training & development

Career progression opportunities

Modern accident repair centre

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is seeking an Experienced Prepper & Polisher Technician to join a modern accident repair centre. The role focuses on preparing vehicles to the highest standards and delivering flawless finishes before handover to customers.

Working Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, with no weekend work, you will benefit from a competitive salary from £40,000 dependent on experience and ongoing training and development opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Prepper/Polisher in a bodyshop or accident repair centre.
• Strong knowledge of prep, masking, priming, polishing and finishing techniques.
• Experience using machine polishers and finishing equipment.
• Excellent eye for detail and quality finishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for painting through sanding, masking, filling and priming.
• Carry out final polishing and finishing to achieve factory-quality finishes.
• Inspect panels for imperfections and rectify defects before handover.
• Maintain clean, safe and organised working environment in line with Health & Safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health & safety

Durable finish expertise

Education

IMI/ATA accreditation (advantageous)

Tools

Machine polishers

Specialist finishing equipment

Job description

Auto Skills UK is seeking an Experienced Prepper & Polisher Technician to join a modern accident repair centre. The role focuses on preparing vehicles to the highest standards and delivering flawless finishes before handover to customers.

Working Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, with no weekend work, you will benefit from a competitive salary from £40,000 dependent on experience and ongoing training and development opportunities in a supportive team environment.